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AJ51 OTA

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,394 mi
Last recorded188,394 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OTA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 188,394 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 182,873 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper secured with tape

indicator stalk worn

Fail 27 Sep 2012 182,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper secured with tape

indicator stalk worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 181,083 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 174,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 166,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 157,898 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 157,898 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 148,295 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 138,985 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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AJ51 OTA is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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