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V163 LEG

2000 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

178,408 mi
Last recorded178,408 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 LEG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 178,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 177,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 176,312 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 176,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 174,503 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 174,503 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 172,600 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

emissions not done due to exhaust

Fail 22 Sep 2014 172,600 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

emissions not done due to exhaust

Pass 7 Feb 2011 163,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 163,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front pads worn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 156,603 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 156,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 152,250 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 152,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 147,338 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 147,338 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges & nail osf †small play front anti roll bar links

Pass 30 May 2006 137,531 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 137,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 129,399 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 129,374 miles

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

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

PLAY NS ANTI ROLLL BAR LINK SUGGEST REPLACED †0SF TYRE TREAD LOW 195/65/15 GOODYEAR

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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V163 LEG is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V163 LEG, 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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V163 LEG is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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