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AJ51 XJM

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,299 mi
Last recorded124,299 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 XJM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 124,299 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 119,786 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF WEAK COMMS UNIT

BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTERS SPLIT

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 113,558 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF WEAK COMMS UNIT

BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTERS SPLIT

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Fail 11 Aug 2014 113,556 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF WEAK COMMS UNIT

BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTERS SPLIT

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Pass 31 Jul 2013 107,640 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,527 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,299 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,942 miles

Near side handbrake cable outer has slight cracking in outer cable.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,940 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Near side handbrake cable outer has slight cracking in outer cable.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Aug 2008 68,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,781 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 XJM is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

AJ51 XJM is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is AJ51 XJM safe to buy?

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