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AF56 TWJ

2006 Peugeot 407

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,767 mi
Last recorded186,767 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 40787,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 TWJ
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2015 186,767 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 186,767 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 157,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 126,969 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 118,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 109,287 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 108,352 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front fog lamps full of water

both rear discs slightly worn and pitted

slight oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 15 Aug 2009 87,722 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2009 87,722 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes binding very slightly

How Reliable is the Peugeot 407?

Based on 927,405 MOT tests across 68,662 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
68,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,621
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 28,992
Registration plate lamp not working 28,081
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 23,888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,900
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AF56 TWJ is a 2006 Peugeot 407 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,063 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 407 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,621 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF56 TWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 407 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF56 TWJ registered?

AF56 TWJ is a 2006 Peugeot 407, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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