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AJ51 CWW

2001 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,792 mi
Last recorded160,792 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CWW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 160,792 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 160,792 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 160,162 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Engine covers fitted, obscuring components

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount does not rotate smoothly (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount does not rotate smoothly (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 138,369 miles

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

crack to l/h front screen out of drivers vew !!!!

Pass 13 Sep 2013 123,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 104,391 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,665 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,757 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,675 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f foglight glass broken

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,997 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 32,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine plastic sump guard loose

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,077 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 28,043 miles

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

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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AJ51 CWW is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ51 CWW, 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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AJ51 CWW is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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