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ANZ 5261

1999 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

150,126 mi
Last recorded150,126 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Peugeot 406113,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 5261
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2015 150,126 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 145,195 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 145,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 138,793 miles

Oil leak.

Vehicle a little smoky.

Fail 28 Jul 2012 127,303 miles

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers coated in grease.

Both front fog lights cracked.

Driver's wiper blade clip incorrectly fitted. Not insecure.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F anti-roll bar link has borderline play.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak.

Vehicle presented with all rear brake pipes and flexi hose ferrules covered in a thick coating of copper grease.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 127,303 miles

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers coated in grease.

Both front fog lights cracked.

Driver's wiper blade clip incorrectly fitted. Not insecure.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F anti-roll bar link has borderline play.

Oil leak.

Vehicle presented with all rear brake pipes and flexi hose ferrules covered in a thick coating of copper grease.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 127,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 109,320 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 109,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,061 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 102,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 98,910 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 98,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 92,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 82,811 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 73,665 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 73,665 miles

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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ANZ 5261 is a 1999 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1999 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 113,370 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 ANZ 5261, 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 27 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ANZ 5261 registered?

ANZ 5261 is a 1999 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 August 1999.

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The MOT history for ANZ 5261 shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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