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B17 PHS

1997 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,136 mi
Last recorded104,136 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 406122,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 PHS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,136 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 104,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 101,066 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 100,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,905 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 90,199 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 90,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 81,553 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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B17 PHS is a 1997 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B17 PHS, 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 B17 PHS registered?

B17 PHS is a 1997 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is B17 PHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 PHS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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