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AF51 ZXP

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,281 mi
Last recorded200,281 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 200,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 193,118 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 186,079 miles

exhaust mount missing. rear exhaust section corroded & slight leak.

light switch bit loose (floppy).

nearside & offside front tyres side walls deterioating & inner edges of tread wearing.

rattle/clicking sound from engine?

slight weep of power steering fluid from steering rack.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 186,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

exhaust mount missing. rear exhaust section corroded & slight leak.

light switch bit loose (floppy).

nearside & offside front tyres side walls deterioating & inner edges of tread wearing.

rattle/clicking sound from engine?

slight weep of power steering fluid from steering rack.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 183,084 miles

handbrake high

nearside rear brake discs scored

oil leaks

Fail 9 Sep 2010 183,084 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake high

nearside rear brake discs scored

oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2009 180,330 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 180,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 177,268 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 177,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 174,195 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 174,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 174,343 miles

nearside front tyre low 2 mm

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape & 3 mm

offside front lower ball joint boot split

offside front tyre 3 mm 195 65 15h

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

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 ZXP is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF51 ZXP, 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 ZXP is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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