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AJ51 XYX

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,988 mi
Last recorded177,988 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 XYX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2015 177,988 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 159,126 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 138,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 117,428 miles

air bag light on.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,660 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,055 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 94,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,680 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 82,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Aug 2008 70,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 57,331 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 57,331 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 37,085 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 XYX is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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