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AE51 VLU

2001 Peugeot 406

White Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,261 mi
Last recorded69,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VLU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,261 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,273 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,348 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,783 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 44,783 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,438 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 39,438 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,848 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 27,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 16 May 2007 27,937 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,455 miles

Nearside 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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AE51 VLU is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE51 VLU, 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 AE51 VLU registered?

AE51 VLU is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is AE51 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VLU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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