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AJ51 YAU

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,444 mi
Last recorded54,444 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 YAU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,444 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,016 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,526 miles

wipers split on ends

Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,930 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 42,672 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

near side number plate bulb was innoperative untill tapped and then remained operational throughout test

rear indicators and off side side repeator bulbs have faded

wiper blades have minor splits at ends

Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,696 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,290 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

front brake pads low

front valence broken

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/R tie rod bar has minor play

Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,463 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 25,463 miles

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

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 YAU is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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