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AK51 OUG

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,798 mi
Last recorded69,798 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 OUG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,798 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 69,797 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,397 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,599 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,708 miles

Low brake fluid level warning seems incorrect,fluid level between marks on resovoir.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 55,707 miles

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

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

Low brake fluid level warning seems incorrect,fluid level between marks on resovoir.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,177 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,658 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,946 miles

windscreen wipers not parking

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,366 miles

Oil leak

discs heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded on middle to rear join and backbox

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,596 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 42,596 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,963 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 36,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 32,521 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,328 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 52,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 18,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AK51 OUG is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK51 OUG, 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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AK51 OUG is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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