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V148 GWB

2000 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,997 mi
Last recorded169,997 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 GWB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 169,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 169,941 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded supply pipes to rear at rear unions (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and under sill area around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 168,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 168,049 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 165,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to front silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 163,556 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 161,645 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside main beam image incorrect

Fail 19 Dec 2016 161,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside main beam image incorrect

Pass 24 Dec 2015 158,124 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 158,123 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine misfiring

Pass 4 Nov 2014 153,815 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 153,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 148,687 miles

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

front tyres worn to approx 2.5 - 3mm tread

n/s main headlamp beam pattern incorrect

surface rust to rear axle beam

Pass 16 Oct 2012 146,617 miles

air bag light flashing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 144,585 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 144,585 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 141,311 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 136,243 miles

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

slight leak from pas resivior area

Fail 9 Oct 2009 136,243 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight leak from pas resivior area

Pass 27 Oct 2008 130,507 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 130,507 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

o/s/f brake hose splitting

rear tyres low

slight blow on exhaust centre section

slight play in n/s/r tracking arm

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 3 Jan 2007 121,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 115,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 115,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V148 GWB is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V148 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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V148 GWB is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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