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HLZ 9826

1999 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,887 mi
Last recorded144,887 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Peugeot 406113,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 9826
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 144,887 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 144,679 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

air bag light flashing

offside rear brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 7 Sep 2010 132,650 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Fail 3 Sep 2010 132,531 miles

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

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Sep 2009 120,844 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 120,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 116,736 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2007

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007
Pass 21 Oct 2006 98,413 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 83,908 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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HLZ 9826 is a 1999 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HLZ 9826, 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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HLZ 9826 is a 1999 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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