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V116 DLL

1999 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,517 mi
Last recorded106,517 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Peugeot 406113,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 DLL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,517 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 106,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

Fail 18 Sep 2012 103,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,190 miles

Airbag light on

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 100,190 miles

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

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

Airbag light on

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,122 miles

One washer jet blocked on drivers side. air bag light on. Svc due. All indi bulbs starting to go white. Front number plate cracked. Rad leaking. N/s drive shaft seal leaking. N/s/r anti-roll bar d/link knocking and slight play. H/brake cables split a

Rear coil spring corroded. Play o/.s/r top suspension arm.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 96,122 miles

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

One washer jet blocked on drivers side. air bag light on. Svc due. All indi bulbs starting to go white. Front number plate cracked. Rad leaking. N/s drive shaft seal leaking. N/s/r anti-roll bar d/link knocking and slight play. H/brake cables split a

Rear coil spring corroded. Play o/.s/r top suspension arm.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 92,085 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 86,532 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,386 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

air bag warning light staying on

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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V116 DLL is a 1999 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 113,370 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 V116 DLL, 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 27 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V116 DLL is a 1999 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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