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AK51 OWD

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,143 mi
Last recorded140,143 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 OWD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 140,143 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 138,282 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear and both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash

front brake discs worn pitted or scored

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2017 138,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in link lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear and both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash

front brake discs worn pitted or scored

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,994 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 135,946 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into osr brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 135,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into osr brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 132,644 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 132,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 128,006 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in nearside front antirollbar link rod

Fail 17 Dec 2013 128,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 117,354 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 117,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 105,289 miles

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

rear offside brake disk corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 105,287 miles

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear offside brake disk corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,837 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 87,672 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 87,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,922 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,844 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 55,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

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 OWD is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK51 OWD, 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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What year was AK51 OWD registered?

AK51 OWD is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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