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PX51 BUJ

2000 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,656 mi
Last recorded170,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 BUJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 170,656 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 168,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 168,768 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 159,334 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 159,334 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 144,740 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 144,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 122,810 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to get low on tread

O/S rear number plate bulb casing missing

O/S/R tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edge

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

Some deterioration to all rear exhaust rubbers

old pads fitted to new discs

rear brake light disconnected

Fail 4 May 2010 122,808 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F tyre starting to get low on tread

O/S rear number plate bulb casing missing

O/S/R tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edge

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

Some deterioration to all rear exhaust rubbers

Pass 30 Apr 2009 113,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 104,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 104,068 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 94,641 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 80,818 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 80,351 miles

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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PX51 BUJ is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX51 BUJ, 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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PX51 BUJ is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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