CarVerify

Free Car Check

V140 GRN

2000 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

250,449 mi
Last recorded250,449 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 GRN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 250,449 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 250,449 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 236,539 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 236,479 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2007 221,654 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 221,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 220,548 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 213,256 miles

front pipe flexi blowing

n/s track rod end slight play

o/s brake cable outer casing chaffed

rear brake discs corroded

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
Full Peugeot 406 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V140 GRN is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V140 GRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V140 GRN?

You can check the full history of V140 GRN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V140 GRN registered?

V140 GRN is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V140 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V140 GRN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V140 GRN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V140 GRN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.