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V183 LUY

2000 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,948 mi
Last recorded202,948 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 LUY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2019 202,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both nociey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 196,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 182,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 167,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 166,081 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2015 166,075 miles

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

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2015 162,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 153,276 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 144,055 miles

air bag light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 134,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 123,001 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 112,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 103,523 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 97,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,047 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 77,267 miles

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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V183 LUY is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V183 LUY, 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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V183 LUY is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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