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AJ51 YBP

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,142 mi
Last recorded132,142 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 132,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components, loose & inscure

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel tank mounting bracket corroded

High parking brake lever travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,720 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 126,720 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 120,318 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 120,318 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 116,410 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 116,410 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 111,015 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 111,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 104,019 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 104,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 93,669 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 93,669 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,136 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 74,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 74,815 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 63,147 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 50,003 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 YBP is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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