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A10 RKW

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

138,650 mi
Last recorded138,650 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RKW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 138,650 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 138,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 137,157 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 137,157 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 135,109 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 135,109 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 132,080 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Sring rusty

Offside Front Spring rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2017 132,080 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Sring rusty

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Spring rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2015 126,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 126,761 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 122,940 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 122,940 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 115,648 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 115,648 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 111,182 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 111,182 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 104,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,423 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 97,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 90,978 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,262 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 84,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 71,980 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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A10 RKW is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 108,789 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 A10 RKW, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 RKW is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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