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W871 SDW

2000 Peugeot 406

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,434 mi
Last recorded211,434 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 SDW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 211,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Coolant leak rad ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 200,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted bearing and mounting (2.4.G.1)

oil around the gearbox nearside

Fail 2 Sep 2016 200,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn be lower the steering wheel (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted bearing and mounting (2.4.G.1)

oil around the gearbox nearside

Pass 24 Aug 2015 193,344 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 180,080 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 180,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 168,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 158,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 151,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 146,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 140,066 miles

slight play o/s/f tie bar bush

Pass 19 Aug 2008 133,092 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 133,091 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 128,979 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 128,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 120,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 113,757 miles

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

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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W871 SDW is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W871 SDW, 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 W871 SDW registered?

W871 SDW is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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