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AJ51 XLW

2001 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,908 mi
Last recorded133,908 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 XLW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 133,908 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 132,225 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 127,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 123,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 119,398 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 115,606 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 115,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 113,185 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 110,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 106,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,232 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 105,232 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,156 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 93,715 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,424 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 89,424 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 86,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,838 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,631 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,712 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,517 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 XLW is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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