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AJ51 WSN

2001 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

279,413 mi
Last recorded279,413 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 279,413 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 271,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 271,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 260,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 246,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 246,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 230,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 230,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 215,196 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion in brake disc

Pass 23 Nov 2015 193,149 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 193,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 174,260 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 144,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 144,517 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 133,401 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 133,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 120,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 107,219 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 107,219 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,368 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 94,368 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 79,304 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 79,304 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 64,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 64,098 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 WSN is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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