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V237 EPA

2000 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,565 mi
Last recorded128,565 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 EPA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 128,565 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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 124,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust mounting rubber broken, but system is supported ok

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,397 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 122,271 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 122,270 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 119,320 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 119,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front b/pads and discs worn to limit

n/s washer jet blocked

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

wear in n/s steering t/rod end

Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,982 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 114,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both track rod ends have some wear

engine cover loose

front pads 90% worn. discs lipped

n/s screenwasher jets part blocked

n/s/r suspension crosslink rod joints have some wear

rear tyres on 3mm

top engine mounting/ stabilizer noisey

Pass 31 Jan 2009 105,043 miles

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

Slight damp patch offside front corner of fuel tank.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 105,043 miles

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

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

Slight damp patch offside front corner of fuel tank.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 95,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 95,620 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 84,003 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 84,003 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,884 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

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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V237 EPA is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V237 EPA, 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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V237 EPA is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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