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AKZ 4480

1997 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,949 mi
Last recorded135,949 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4480
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 135,949 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 131,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 131,101 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 130,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009
Pass 5 Aug 2008 128,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 128,011 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 128,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise visual smoke emmissions could be improved on

Pass 29 Jul 2006 118,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AKZ 4480 is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AKZ 4480, 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 AKZ 4480 registered?

AKZ 4480 is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is AKZ 4480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 4480 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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