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A16 VHN

2000 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,746 mi
Last recorded134,746 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VHN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 134,746 miles

nearside front bumper corner insacure

offside rear outer sill corroded & holed

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Mar 2012 134,610 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front bumper corner insacure

offside rear outer sill corroded & holed

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Mar 2011 119,754 miles

oil leak on engine

undershield insacure @ nsf '

Pass 8 Mar 2010 106,676 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)

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

advise oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Mar 2010 106,673 miles

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

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)

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

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,659 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2008 84,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2006 66,382 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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A16 VHN is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,761cc 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 A16 VHN, 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 A16 VHN registered?

A16 VHN is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is A16 VHN safe to buy?

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