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AJ51 XPB

2001 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

176,387 mi
Last recorded176,387 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 XPB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 176,387 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 174,336 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 170,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 163,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 156,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 156,125 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 151,729 miles

Fuel tank cradle corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 149,566 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 142,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 133,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 127,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,273 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged rotor (3.4.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 121,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front o/s/f suspension spring has corrosion

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear both rear brake discs corroded

Rear both rear suspension springs have corrosion

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 111,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,566 miles

Rear exhaust deterioating.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,127 miles

OSR, OSF, NSF tyres showing signs of age.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,321 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 86,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,238 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 68,238 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 55,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,307 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 XPB is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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