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AK51 PFG

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,780 mi
Last recorded171,780 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 PFG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 171,780 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel tank support cage corroded

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 171,780 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel tank support cage corroded

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 162,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear wheel towing out

Fail 29 Nov 2016 162,201 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange loose and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel towing out

Pass 7 Dec 2015 151,756 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 142,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 142,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 133,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 133,210 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 121,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 112,001 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 111,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 101,030 miles

rear exhaust mounting partially detached

Fail 3 Dec 2010 101,030 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting partially detached

Pass 9 Dec 2009 90,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Fail 9 Dec 2009 90,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 80,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,779 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 48,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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 PFG is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 AK51 PFG, 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 PFG is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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