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V218 JBD

2000 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 JBD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 120,324 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 120,324 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside handbrake cable safety rubber wearing through

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2006 104,115 miles

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

advise investigation on possible power steering leak resvoir area.

advise slight play in nearside rear upper stablizer arm inner bush.

air bag warning lamp staying on

headlight light beam patterns poor with protector covers on.

rear brake disc poor condition.

small chips to screen.

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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V218 JBD is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 V218 JBD, 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 V218 JBD registered?

V218 JBD is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V218 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V218 JBD shows 3 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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