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ALZ 2882

1997 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,000 mi
Last recorded185,000 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 2882
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 185,000 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 184,998 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ALZ 2882 is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ALZ 2882, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALZ 2882 registered?

ALZ 2882 is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 September 1997.

Is ALZ 2882 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 2882 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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