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AJ51 WPD

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,617 mi
Last recorded108,617 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 WPD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023 108,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Knotted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside caked in mud

Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,418 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 108,418 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 107,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,986 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 101,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 96,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2017 94,311 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,249 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,238 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 88,820 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 88,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 83,326 miles

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

n/s rack arm has slight play

Fail 13 May 2014 83,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rack arm has slight play

Pass 16 May 2013 77,417 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 71,109 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 71,109 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 67,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,829 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,109 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,692 miles

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

front pads and discs getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,553 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WPD is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AJ51 WPD, 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 WPD is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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