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P846 RUV

1971 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,310 mi
Last recorded142,310 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Peugeot 406120,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 RUV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 142,310 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 142,310 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 132,886 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 132,886 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 128,447 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 116,931 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 116,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 106,089 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 104,394 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 104,384 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 100,029 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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P846 RUV is a 1971 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1971 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 120,532 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 P846 RUV, 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 55 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P846 RUV registered?

P846 RUV is a 1971 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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