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AJ51 XPL

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,978 mi
Last recorded162,978 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 XPL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 162,978 miles

Both front brake discs worn/sharp edges.

Near side parking brake cable poor.

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

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

Off side rear parkink brake cable poor amd has slight restricted movement.

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Washers intermident.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 157,666 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 146,035 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 137,302 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 125,895 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 119,141 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 99,044 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES 3.0MM.

Fail 13 Nov 2006 99,044 miles

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

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

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

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 front and nearside front tyres 3.0mm.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 68,142 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 XPL is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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