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AJ51 WXH

2001 Peugeot 406

Bronze Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,041 mi
Last recorded143,041 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 WXH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 143,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 130,875 miles

ADVISE play on osr suspension link

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 122,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 122,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 115,052 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 115,052 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 106,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 95,736 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 84,731 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 74,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 60,157 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 WXH is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Bronze with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WXH, 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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What year was AJ51 WXH registered?

AJ51 WXH is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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