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J300 JFM

2000 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,055 mi
Last recorded116,055 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 JFM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 116,055 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhausr slightly deteriorated

exhaust back box clamp slightly insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2013 116,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhausr slightly deteriorated

exhaust back box clamp slightly insecure

Pass 29 May 2012 103,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,100 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 86,071 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover insurcure

fuel flap does not open without assitance

Fail 14 Apr 2010 68,893 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,181 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Mar 2009 56,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 43,787 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 38,055 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 38,055 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,593 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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J300 JFM is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J300 JFM, 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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J300 JFM is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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