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AJ51 YLW

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,518 mi
Last recorded111,518 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,518 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 111,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 101,182 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 101,182 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,065 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 101,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,323 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,609 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 2mm depth

Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,605 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 2mm depth

Fail 16 Nov 2012 93,605 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low 2mm depth

Fail 29 Nov 2011 91,379 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,379 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 89,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/r tyre wearing low in center

Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,226 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low in center

Pass 1 Dec 2009 84,970 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,454 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 66,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 66,064 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,395 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,050 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 YLW is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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