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AK51 PFU

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,635 mi
Last recorded103,635 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 PFU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 103,635 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 103,635 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 96,049 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,168 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 79,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 69,303 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 69,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 55,457 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,457 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 43,993 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 43,993 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Rear 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 PFU is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 PFU registered?

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

Is AK51 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 PFU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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