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V197 KUK

2000 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,276 mi
Last recorded141,276 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 KUK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 141,276 miles

N/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED/PITTED.

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED/PITTED.

O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2012 141,276 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED/PITTED.

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED/PITTED.

O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 139,396 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 139,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED/PITTED.

N/S/F TYRE PUNCTURED.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED/PITTED.

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

STEEL ROADWHEEL FITTED TO O/S/F.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 136,459 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 136,459 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 130,871 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 125,586 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 125,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 119,283 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 112,709 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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V197 KUK is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V197 KUK, 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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V197 KUK is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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