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V126 YEE

2000 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,725 mi
Last recorded193,725 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 YEE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 193,725 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 186,565 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

emissions not tested due to exhaust

Fail 5 Dec 2015 186,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

emissions not tested due to exhaust

Pass 3 Dec 2014 174,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 174,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 162,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 153,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 153,679 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 143,794 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 143,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 134,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 123,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 111,318 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 101,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 91,241 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 91,241 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 82,118 miles

both rear tyres ONLY JUST LEGAL

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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V126 YEE is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V126 YEE, 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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V126 YEE is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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