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AJ51 WSL

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,946 mi
Last recorded74,946 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 WSL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,946 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under bonnet engine cover loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 74,946 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under bonnet engine cover loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,551 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm central tread and outer side wall cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm central tread and outer side wall cracking. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 72,486 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a b s ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side walls cracking on both rear tyres

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 68,975 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Side walls cracking on both rear tyres

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Slight play in offside rear tie rod

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,505 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side walls cracking on both rear tyres

Slight play in offside rear tie rod

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 66,482 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side walls cracking on both rear tyres

Slight play in offside rear tie rod

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,556 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

side walls cracking on both rear tyres

slight play in offside rear tie rod

Fail 12 Nov 2014 63,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

side walls cracking on both rear tyres

slight play in offside rear tie rod

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,949 miles

slight play in offside rear tie rod

Fail 4 Dec 2013 60,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play in offside rear tie rod

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,807 miles

slight play in offside rear tie bar joint

Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,508 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in offside rear tie bar joint

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,945 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,837 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,169 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,988 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 42,988 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,137 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,566 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 30,024 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 WSL is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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