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AJ51 WYP

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,550 mi
Last recorded172,550 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 WYP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 172,550 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

o/s/f position lamp dim.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 159,599 miles

both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 26 Oct 2015 151,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 140,821 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and weakend

nsf tyre worn on both edges

nsr hand brake cable worn through protective rubber

osf tyre worn on both edges

osr hand brake cable worn through protective rubber

osr registration plate lamp lense missing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 131,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 131,759 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 123,380 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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 114,057 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine undertray hanging down

Front brake discs worn

Number plate light lens missing

Fail 16 Nov 2011 114,057 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine undertray hanging down

Front brake discs worn

Number plate light lens missing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 104,536 miles

Green fluid dripping NSF

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Strange noise from engine comes & goes

Fail 17 Nov 2010 104,533 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Green fluid dripping NSF

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Strange noise from engine comes & goes

Pass 17 Nov 2009 95,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,236 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,829 miles

rear disc inner faces rusting

Fail 6 Nov 2007 69,829 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bottom pulley noisey

rear disc inner faces rusting

Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,967 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 WYP is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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