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AJ51 WYX

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,304 mi
Last recorded92,304 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 92,304 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 88,445 miles

Front and rear discs slightly corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jan 2011 88,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front and rear discs slightly corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2010 87,135 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear shock absorber body stained no leaks present

Slight play in top of steering column

Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,867 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

cover over engine giving restricted views

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2009 84,867 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

cover over engine giving restricted views

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,874 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 80,815 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 WYX is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WYX, 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 WYX registered?

AJ51 WYX is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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