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AJ51 YFO

2001 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,732 mi
Last recorded102,732 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 YFO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,732 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp unit slightly damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2011 102,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,969 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 93,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 87,268 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 87,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,305 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 65,714 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 65,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

gearbox has oil leak

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 YFO is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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