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AJ51 WZL

2001 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,268 mi
Last recorded107,268 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 WZL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 107,268 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,265 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 103,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,158 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,674 miles

nearside and offside rear track control arm bushes have play

Fail 24 Jun 2009 92,674 miles

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

nearside and offside rear track control arm bushes have play

Pass 19 Jun 2008 83,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 83,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 73,224 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,276 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged & badly secured.

front tyres low on tread

Fail 20 Jun 2006 59,276 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged & badly secured.

front tyres low on tread

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 WZL is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

AJ51 WZL is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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