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AD51 AAO

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,670 mi
Last recorded204,670 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 AAO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 204,670 miles

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

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

bonnet damaged

both rear brake discs corroded & lipped

offside front b umper damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2012 204,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnet damaged

both rear brake discs corroded & lipped

offside front b umper damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2011 166,227 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

slight play in both rear top tie-bar bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2010 149,979 miles

front pads and discs worn low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 129,274 miles

Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to see inner nearside offside front brake pads

Fail 26 Aug 2009 129,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to see inner nearside offside front brake pads

Pass 28 Aug 2008 111,323 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to see inner front brake pads

Fail 28 Aug 2008 111,323 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to see inner front brake pads

Pass 31 Aug 2007 91,452 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front discs scored

front pads low

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

rear silincer in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2006 78,779 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 62,050 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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AD51 AAO is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD51 AAO, 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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AD51 AAO is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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