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AJ51 YKZ

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,222 mi
Last recorded150,222 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 YKZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 150,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp glass broken

Nearside Rear suspension link arm outer ball joint gaitor slightly split

Offside Rear lens repaired with tape

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

high level brake light not working

rear suspension components slightly getting corroded in places

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 22 Jun 2017 150,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of mid section along seam (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s weaker (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp glass broken

Nearside Rear suspension link arm outer ball joint gaitor slightly split

Offside Rear lens repaired with tape

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

high level brake light not working

rear suspension components slightly getting corroded in places

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 20 Jun 2016 144,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp glass broken

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front exhaust pipe / flexi section blowing slightly and rusty

front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank getting near limit of corrosion in clips

high level brake light not working

rear suspension sub frame getting rusty in places

Fail 20 Jun 2016 144,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp glass broken

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front exhaust pipe / flexi section blowing slightly and rusty

front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank getting near limit of corrosion in clips

high level brake light not working

rear suspension sub frame getting rusty in places

Pass 22 Jun 2015 138,123 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Jun 2015 138,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jun 2014 131,817 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 131,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,153 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 125,153 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 118,816 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 118,816 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 111,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside & nearside rear brake noise from drums

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2011 111,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside & nearside rear brake noise from drums

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 101,676 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 101,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,222 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 82,994 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 73,068 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 73,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,274 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 61,147 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear disc pads holding pins very rusty

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 YKZ is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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