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AK51 OYT

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,072 mi
Last recorded89,072 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 OYT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,072 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,366 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,033 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,944 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,663 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,517 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 39,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,804 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 28,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 28,025 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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AK51 OYT is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

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

Is AK51 OYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 OYT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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