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EKZ 1631

2000 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,277 mi
Last recorded129,277 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 1631
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,277 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 124,583 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,927 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 108,476 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 108,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2012 99,224 miles

Rear brakes need dedusting as imbalance not the best !! nearside lower on effort.

Rear exhaust box rusty at neck joint to rest of system, may need new before next year.

Fail 28 May 2012 99,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes need dedusting as imbalance not the best !! nearside lower on effort.

Rear exhaust box rusty at neck joint to rest of system, may need new before next year.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,052 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 81,397 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 81,397 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 76,903 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,534 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 62,529 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front 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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EKZ 1631 is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,296 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 EKZ 1631, 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 26 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKZ 1631 registered?

EKZ 1631 is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is EKZ 1631 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKZ 1631 shows 15 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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