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V228 BVV

2000 Peugeot 406

White Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 BVV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 99,046 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

passenger rear park brake needs adjusting

Fail 1 May 2013 98,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

passenger rear park brake needs adjusting

Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag lamp lit

Fail 23 Mar 2012 93,692 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag lamp lit

Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,432 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 87,334 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,822 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 81,750 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,185 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 53,313 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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V228 BVV is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V228 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 V228 BVV registered?

V228 BVV is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V228 BVV safe to buy?

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