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AEZ 3052

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,990 mi
Last recorded126,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 3052
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 126,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 116,356 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat making seatbelt inspection limited

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front cv boot deteriorated borderline

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link borderline

Undertray insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2010 116,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat making seatbelt inspection limited

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front cv boot deteriorated borderline

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link borderline

Undertray insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2009 109,034 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 104,085 miles

Both dip beam aims on lower limit

Handbrake has very little reserve travel

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 104,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both dip beam aims on lower limit

Handbrake has very little reserve travel

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 99,748 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 6 Jul 2007 99,745 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag warning light on

rear discs inner faces corroding edges

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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AEZ 3052 is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AEZ 3052, 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 AEZ 3052 registered?

AEZ 3052 is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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