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AJ51 XXV

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,784 mi
Last recorded110,784 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 XXV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,784 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,557 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 108,406 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light switch worn (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both lower sills damaged

engine undertay fitted limited view

items removed from drivers view,windscreen wipers smearing

nail in nsr tyre

noise from nsf top sspension mount

nsf and osr tyres wearing on edges,osf tyre perishing

nsr tyre worn on edges,main tread pattern legal

plastic wraped around nsf driveshaft recommend attention

Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,779 miles

N/S/Headlamp Beam Patten Poor

N/S/R Lower Sill Damaged

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

N/S Door Mirror Damaged-Glass Loose

Plastic Debris Wrapped Around N/S Drive Shaft

Fail 25 Sep 2014 105,778 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

N/S Door Mirror Damaged-Glass Loose

N/S/Headlamp Beam Patten Poor

N/S/R Lower Sill Damaged

Plastic Debris Wrapped Around N/S Drive Shaft

Fail 10 Sep 2014 105,655 miles

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

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,034 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Both headlamp Beam Pattens Poor

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

Indicator / Lamp Switch Worn & Loose--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

N/S Sill Damaged

O/S Sill Lip Damaged

Rear Exhaust Mount Corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 102,013 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Both headlamp Beam Pattens Poor

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

Indicator / Lamp Switch Worn & Loose--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

N/S Sill Damaged

O/S Sill Lip Damaged

Rear Exhaust Mount Corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,842 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Indicator Switch Worn / Loose

O/S Wing Repeater Pale

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,545 miles

Front Brake Balance Poor--20%

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn--Pads Seem Low

Front Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Power Steering Rack & Feed Pipes Slightly Damp

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,092 miles

air bag light on.

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

engine under tray fitted limited view.

front brake discs slightly worn.

n/s headlamp aim poor recomend attenion.

o/s/rear lower sill lip damaged.

oil leaks.

rear exhaust silencer & joint corroded.

rear of n/s outer sill damaged.

steering rack damp.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,687 miles

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

n/s/f brake hose slightly perished

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

slight damage n/s lower sill

Fail 21 Sep 2009 69,683 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

lower efficiency n/s/r footbrake

n/s/f brake hose slightly perished

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge; n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in both rear suspension tie bar ball joints

slight damage n/s lower sill

Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

Fail 16 Nov 2006 42,154 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre perishing

rear brake balance poor

slightly lower efficiency n/s/r footbrake

Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,154 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre perishing

rear brake balance poor

slightly lower efficiency n/s/r footbrake

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 XXV is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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