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AK51 PFV

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,119 mi
Last recorded103,119 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2013 103,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 93,805 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leaks

slight play off/side/front top mount

Fail 30 Mar 2010 80,921 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaks

slight play off/side/front top mount

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 70,739 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,225 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 35,808 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 PFV is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK51 PFV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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