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V226 AFE

2000 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,727 mi
Last recorded159,727 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 AFE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 159,727 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 159,712 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 154,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 154,018 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 144,302 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 144,302 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 143,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 142,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 140,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 140,384 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 136,687 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 136,677 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 135,711 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 129,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 129,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V226 AFE is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V226 AFE, 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 V226 AFE registered?

V226 AFE is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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