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AJ56 VUX

2006 Peugeot 407

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,388 mi
Last recorded166,388 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 40787,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VUX
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 166,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 166,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 18 Apr 2015 157,467 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear heat cover loose

Fail 11 Apr 2015 151,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust rear heat cover loose

Pass 14 Oct 2013 143,354 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 14 Oct 2013 143,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Oct 2012 124,706 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 106,318 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 88,334 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 88,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,273 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 67,190 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

oil level on minimum

How Reliable is the Peugeot 407?

Based on 927,405 MOT tests across 68,662 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
68,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,621
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 28,992
Registration plate lamp not working 28,081
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 23,888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,900
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AJ56 VUX is a 2006 Peugeot 407 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,063 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 407 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,621 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 VUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 407 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ56 VUX is a 2006 Peugeot 407, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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