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A406 EST

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,274 mi
Last recorded67,274 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA406 EST
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 67,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement horizontal link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

o/s headlight has only just got a beam pattern

Pass 31 May 2024 65,235 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,831 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 61,222 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,075 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 61,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSCURE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BROKEN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive by engine stabilizer mount ((sump seal?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 59,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 59,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 56,484 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 50,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 43,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,669 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 33,133 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 32,788 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,911 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 31,911 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 30,824 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 29,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,724 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 27,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A406 EST is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 A406 EST, 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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What year was A406 EST registered?

A406 EST is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is A406 EST safe to buy?

The MOT history for A406 EST shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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