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W872 VEC

2000 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW872 VEC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 90,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 90,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

engine has a missfire

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2011 85,443 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,818 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 76,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,160 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,742 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,195 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 39,056 miles

o/s/front side repeater has BORDER LINE discolouring

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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W872 VEC is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W872 VEC, 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 W872 VEC registered?

W872 VEC is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W872 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W872 VEC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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