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V146 KBF

2000 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,741 mi
Last recorded178,741 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 KBF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 178,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 168,842 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 168,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 155,780 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 155,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 144,059 miles

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

both front brake discs slighty rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2011 144,058 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front brake discs slighty rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2010 131,608 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 131,608 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 127,659 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 127,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 122,826 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 122,826 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 118,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 114,168 miles

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)

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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V146 KBF is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V146 KBF, 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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V146 KBF is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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