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AF51 ZYH

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,338 mi
Last recorded129,338 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ZYH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 129,338 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Dec 2010 129,338 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Nov 2009 117,182 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 117,172 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Slight fraying on centre rear seat belt

Pass 26 Oct 2009 116,925 miles

engine oil leak -- possibly oil filler cap and cam cover gasket

indicator switch worn

some windscreen damage at near side

Fail 21 Oct 2009 116,919 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine oil leak -- possibly oil filler cap and cam cover gasket

indicator switch worn

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

some windscreen damage at near side

Pass 8 Oct 2008 105,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 94,557 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 94,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 82,503 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre rear seat belt mechanism sounds rough and noisey

Fail 13 Oct 2006 82,503 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 69,076 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 56,497 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZYH is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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