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AJ51 YCW

2001 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,958 mi
Last recorded166,958 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 YCW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016 166,958 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking behind front bumper (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front fog light bulb insecure (melting bumper)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 May 2015 164,539 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 164,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 161,009 miles

rear discs showing corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2014 161,006 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs showing corrosion

Pass 17 May 2013 157,980 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

fog light been covered f/o/s

lens over number plate bulb missing

Fail 17 May 2013 157,979 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

lens over number plate bulb missing

Pass 3 Mar 2012 154,526 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 154,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r sidelight bright in colour

Pass 15 Jan 2011 148,227 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 148,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 139,776 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 128,826 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 128,826 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 120,657 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 120,655 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 100,222 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 YCW is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

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

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