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A5 YBT

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,860 mi
Last recorded156,860 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YBT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 156,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Feb 2013 156,860 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2012 151,441 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 151,432 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S wiper blade split on end

Pass 21 Feb 2011 144,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 140,981 miles

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

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

play in n/s/r suspension

rear exhaust security

Fail 28 Aug 2010 140,981 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

play in n/s/r suspension

rear exhaust security

Pass 20 Aug 2009 129,327 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 117,013 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 116,993 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 110,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 99,551 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 99,336 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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A5 YBT is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A5 YBT, 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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A5 YBT is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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