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V131 GWB

2000 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,076 mi
Last recorded274,076 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 GWB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 274,076 miles

near and offside front brake discs corroded

offside outer sillcorroded

rear subframe / crossmember corroded

slight play nearside reartop suspension bush

tow socket damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2012 271,889 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 271,889 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 265,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 258,517 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 18 Feb 2010 258,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 12 Feb 2009 249,170 miles

engine has slight oil leak

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2008 242,348 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 226,350 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 226,348 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 207,747 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 207,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GWB is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GWB, 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 GWB registered?

V131 GWB is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V131 GWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V131 GWB shows 12 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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