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AJ51 YFB

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,603 mi
Last recorded154,603 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 154,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,603 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 96,305 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,434 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside front fog light glass broken

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,790 miles

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

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

front fog light glass broken ,off side.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 83,622 miles

slight play in o/s/r track control arm

Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,307 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 79,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,798 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 75,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,779 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 70,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 61,727 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 YFB is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

AJ51 YFB is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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