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AJ51 XFV

2001 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,886 mi
Last recorded145,886 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 145,886 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 138,187 miles

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

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

all brake disc inner surfaces are corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2013 138,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

all brake disc inner surfaces are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 132,443 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 132,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 122,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 112,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 106,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 102,090 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 96,040 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 96,040 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 93,701 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 93,701 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 78,150 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 XFV is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

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

Is AJ51 XFV safe to buy?

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