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R50 AYC

2000 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,164 mi
Last recorded129,164 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 AYC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 129,164 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and cracking in sidewall

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2011 128,973 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and cracking in sidewall

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2010 122,560 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 122,560 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 110,890 miles

some dampness under fuel tank

Fail 31 Dec 2008 110,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some dampness under fuel tank

Fail 12 Jan 2008 104,704 miles

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

n/s/r tyre very low pressure-pumped up

slight dampness around fuel tank

slight play in o/s/r tie rod ball joint

Pass 12 Jan 2008 104,704 miles

n/s/r tyre very low pressure-pumped up

slight dampness around fuel tank

slight play in o/s/r tie rod ball joint

Pass 11 Jan 2007 95,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 85,740 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 85,740 miles

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

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

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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R50 AYC is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R50 AYC, 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 R50 AYC registered?

R50 AYC is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is R50 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 AYC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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