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PEUGEOT 4061996 · 1.9L DIESEL

P971 HFL

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Free vehicle summary for P971 HFL: 1996 PEUGEOT 406 (RED, DIESEL). Mileage: 160,941. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 24/06/2011
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
1996
Engine
1905cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents an unknown roadworthiness status as there is no MOT record for over sixteen years. While the last recorded test in June 2010 at 160,941 miles showed a pass following a failure, the total lack of data since that date means the current mechanical and structural state is entirely unverified. The maintenance trend prior to the final test appears inconsistent, with recurring failures related to basic lighting and suspension components that required immediate attention to achieve compliance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,365 miles per year. Between June 2008 and June 2010, the car covered only 7,689 miles, indicating very light use or significant periods of stationary operation. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain, long-term lack of use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, perished seals, and accelerated corrosion in hidden areas that are not captured by the odometer reading alone. A physical inspection must prioritize the structural integrity of the rear suspension mounting points. The June 2010 failure specifically flagged excessive corrosion on the nearside and offside rear suspension component mounting areas. Given the age of the Peugeot and the long gap in testing, this rust has likely progressed into a structural failure if not addressed. The buyer should also check for active oil leaks as noted in 2008 and verify the condition of the anti-roll bar linkages and wheel bearings, which were previous points of concern.

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45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents an unknown roadworthiness status as there is no MOT record for over sixteen years. While the last recorded test in June 2010 at 160,941 miles showed a pass following a failure, the total lack of data since that date means the current mechanical and structural state is entirely unverified. The maintenance trend prior to the final test appears inconsistent, with recurring failures related to basic lighting and suspension components that required immediate attention to achieve compliance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,365 miles per year. Between June 2008 and June 2010, the car covered only 7,689 miles, indicating very light use or significant periods of stationary operation. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain, long-term lack of use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, perished seals, and accelerated corrosion in hidden areas that are not captured by the odometer reading alone. A physical inspection must prioritize the structural integrity of the rear suspension mounting points. The June 2010 failure specifically flagged excessive corrosion on the nearside and offside rear suspension component mounting areas. Given the age of the Peugeot and the long gap in testing, this rust has likely progressed into a structural failure if not addressed. The buyer should also check for active oil leaks as noted in 2008 and verify the condition of the anti-roll bar linkages and wheel bearings, which were previous points of concern.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Peugeot 406 (P971 HFL) from 1996 show a total of 5 MOT tests between June 2008 and June 2010.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 9 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.

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