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AJ51 YBV

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,999 mi
Last recorded84,999 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 YBV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 84,999 miles

E M LIGHT ON

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 84,995 miles

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

E M LIGHT ON

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 79,621 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disce rusty on inside edge

Fail 12 May 2011 79,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disce rusty on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2010 70,501 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake noisey

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2009 67,410 miles

all four tyres worn / perishing

drivers seat loose on mountings

front brake discs worn / corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2008 62,939 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 55,984 miles

advised front pads and discs show wear on inside edges

Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,834 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 48,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 YBV is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

AJ51 YBV is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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