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V149 GRN

2000 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,337 mi
Last recorded148,337 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 GRN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2009 148,337 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 148,273 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2008 142,220 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 141,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 130,737 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 130,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

bulb on high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2006 121,140 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 121,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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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V149 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 V149 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

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What year was V149 GRN registered?

V149 GRN is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V149 GRN safe to buy?

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