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AJF 31Y

1997 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,755 mi
Last recorded166,755 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 31Y
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 166,755 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 153,194 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 153,194 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 141,624 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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AJF 31Y is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 122,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJF 31Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJF 31Y registered?

AJF 31Y is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is AJF 31Y safe to buy?

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