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R40 MGC

2000 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,199 mi
Last recorded176,199 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 MGC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2009 176,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 163,200 miles

boot lid damaged

boot lid secure but not at a tight and positive position

Pass 30 Sep 2007 149,349 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2006 134,480 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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R40 MGC is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R40 MGC, 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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What year was R40 MGC registered?

R40 MGC is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is R40 MGC safe to buy?

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