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V131 GSU

2000 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,282 mi
Last recorded16,282 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 GSU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2010 16,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion in front discs

Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,282 miles

Oil leak

corrosion in front discs

Fail 17 Nov 2010 162,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 148,393 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 141,823 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 133,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag lamp on

Fail 11 Oct 2006 123,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 123,339 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 114,240 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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V131 GSU is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V131 GSU, 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 V131 GSU registered?

V131 GSU is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V131 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V131 GSU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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