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HCZ 1780

1996 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,281 mi
Last recorded107,281 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 1780
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 107,281 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2011 107,281 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 4 May 2010 99,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 95,309 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link has some play

Fail 13 May 2009 95,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link has some play

Fail 15 May 2008 88,918 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low tread depth.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in both front anti roll bar links.

Play in both rear lower outer suspension arm bushes, advise attention.

Play in both rear upper forward outer ball joints.

Pass 15 May 2008 88,918 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low tread depth.

Play in both front anti roll bar links.

Play in both rear lower outer suspension arm bushes, advise attention.

Play in both rear upper forward outer ball joints.

Pass 10 May 2007 80,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 72,259 miles

Front pads low, advise attention.

N/S dip beam low (adjuster not working).

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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HCZ 1780 is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HCZ 1780, 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 HCZ 1780 registered?

HCZ 1780 is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is HCZ 1780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 1780 shows 9 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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