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BI9700CB

1996 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,022 mi
Last recorded277,022 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBI9700CB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 277,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2006 262,923 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 262,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive 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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BI9700CB is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 121,521 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 BI9700CB, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BI9700CB registered?

BI9700CB is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is BI9700CB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BI9700CB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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