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AJ51 WTC

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,354 mi
Last recorded110,354 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 WTC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2023 110,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill - as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under car sill - as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside park brake low effort

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 109,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear park brake has lower effort

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 109,490 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear park brake has lower effort

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 108,630 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links worn.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under car sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Smell of exhaust gases in engine bay area.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,420 miles

Front number plate damaged.

O/S/R Tie bar outer ball joint dust cover damaged.

Smell of exhaust gases in engine bay area.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 108,368 miles

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

Front number plate damaged.

O/S/R Tie bar outer ball joint dust cover damaged.

Smell of exhaust gases in engine bay area.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,712 miles

Indicator/light stalk worn and faulty.

O/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

Slight wear in both front anti roll bar drop links.

Smell of exhaust fumes in engine bay.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 107,702 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working All. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator/light stalk worn and faulty.

O/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

Slight wear in both front anti roll bar drop links.

Smell of exhaust fumes in engine bay.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 106,425 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Slight play in N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 104,481 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear park brake lower effort - may need adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Nov 2016 104,481 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear park brake lower effort - may need adjustment or repair

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 101,360 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,890 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 99,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 97,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,719 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 94,754 miles

N/S wiper blade deteriorating

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,855 miles

N/S wiper split

Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,306 miles

Exhaust blow at centre/rear sections joint area.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,441 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,625 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 72,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 58,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,199 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 32,154 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 WTC is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 WTC, 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 WTC is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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