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V166 DLT

2000 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,528 mi
Last recorded138,528 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 DLT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 138,528 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 135,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 130,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 125,768 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 117,514 miles

Oil leak

n/s anti roll bar drop link boot split

Fail 11 Nov 2010 117,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s anti roll bar drop link boot split

Pass 30 Nov 2009 109,442 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 95,232 miles

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

Handbrake cable corroded

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 95,070 miles

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

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

Handbrake cable corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,780 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 83,457 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 83,270 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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V166 DLT is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V166 DLT, 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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What year was V166 DLT registered?

V166 DLT is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V166 DLT safe to buy?

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