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AF51 ZWP

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,793 mi
Last recorded178,793 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ZWP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 178,793 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 173,435 miles

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

front near side tyre wearing on outer side edge

Fail 8 Jun 2012 173,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front near side tyre wearing on outer side edge

Pass 5 May 2011 168,590 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 168,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 161,575 miles

both front brake discs heavily pitted on inner faces

both rear brake disc plates heavily pitted, scored and worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jun 2010 161,573 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

both front brake discs heavily pitted on inner faces

both rear brake disc plates heavily pitted, scored and worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2009 144,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 126,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 121,119 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 121,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 113,446 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 ZWP is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF51 ZWP, 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 ZWP is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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