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AF51 YHS

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,687 mi
Last recorded155,687 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YHS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 155,687 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 145,321 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 145,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 132,213 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 123,230 miles

Front discs badly corroded on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear discs corroded slightly on inner edges

Fail 18 Oct 2010 123,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front discs badly corroded on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear discs corroded slightly on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2009 115,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 102,525 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 87,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 73,768 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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AF51 YHS is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHS, 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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AF51 YHS is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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