Peugeot 406 L HDI (90) (2000)
2000 Peugeot 406 L HDI (90)
CarHunch analysed 246 real MOT records for the 2000 Peugeot 406 L HDI (90). This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2000 Peugeot 406 L HDI is in serious trouble: only 2% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 50 reflects a vehicle in genuinely poor condition. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 0%, so catastrophic failures aren't the issue—rather, this is a car that has accumulated wear across multiple systems.
These cars are averaging 189,159 miles, which is exceptionally high for a 24-year-old vehicle, and that mileage explains why failures are scattered rather than concentrated. With an average of just 0.02 failures per MOT, problems tend to be minor rather than systemic, but the combination of extreme age, massive mileage, and the 2% pass rate means this model demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist before you commit.
What to check before buying a 2000 Peugeot 406 L HDI (90)
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Peugeot 406 L HDI (90) vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Peugeot 406 L HDI (90) vehicles fall between 135,847 and 244,146 miles.
MOT History Averages
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