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AF51 YFW

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,919 mi
Last recorded150,919 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YFW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 150,919 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

BOTH INNER TRACK ROD BALL JOINTS WORN

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 135,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 135,781 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 119,472 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 103,070 miles

indicator stalk becoming loose

Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,739 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 86,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AF51 YFW is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF51 YFW, 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 AF51 YFW registered?

AF51 YFW is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AF51 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 YFW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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