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AJZ 3443

1997 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,548 mi
Last recorded112,548 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 3443
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 112,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 108,311 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 108,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 103,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 98,698 miles

strong smell of fuel unable to detect any leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2008 98,698 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

strong smell of fuel unable to detect any leaks

Pass 8 Mar 2007 87,849 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 79,621 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod 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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AJZ 3443 is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AJZ 3443, 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 AJZ 3443 registered?

AJZ 3443 is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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