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AJ51 XZE

2001 Peugeot 406

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,974 mi
Last recorded135,974 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 XZE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,974 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 135,931 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 120,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 99,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear window perspex

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 86,629 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,210 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,690 miles

surface corrosion across rear underbody components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,398 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 71,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,259 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,191 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,503 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,974 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished on outer side wall of tyre

o/s/f abs pickup ring cracked and coroded. abs light not on

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,645 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,962 miles

slight play in nsr upper tie rod link close to limit

Fail 4 Dec 2007 51,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight play in nsr upper tie rod link close to limit

Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,773 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 XZE is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZE, 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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What year was AJ51 XZE registered?

AJ51 XZE is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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