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VDZ 8677

1971 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,244 mi
Last recorded144,244 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2006
Typical for 1971 Peugeot 406120,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 8677
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2006 144,244 miles

Nearside rear suspension track control rod has slight play in ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

slight damage to offside mirror glass

Fail 8 Jun 2006 144,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front fog lamps broken

rear indicator lamps flashing incorrect colour

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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VDZ 8677 is a 1971 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 120,532 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 VDZ 8677, 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 55 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VDZ 8677 registered?

VDZ 8677 is a 1971 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VDZ 8677 safe to buy?

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