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V201 BVV

2000 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,974 mi
Last recorded88,974 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 BVV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,974 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 88,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,784 miles

damange to front bonnet

small blow on exhaust joints

Pass 17 Jun 2006 74,632 miles

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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

coolant leaking

Fail 17 Jun 2006 74,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

coolant leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2005 66,450 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

coolant leaking

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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V201 BVV is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V201 BVV, 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 V201 BVV registered?

V201 BVV is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V201 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V201 BVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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