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AK51 POU

2001 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,193 mi
Last recorded101,193 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 POU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 101,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 101,189 miles

Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking switch area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,136 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage switch/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 96,136 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog light glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage switch/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 93,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 92,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 90,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,695 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,564 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,798 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 77,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,297 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 71,290 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 67,956 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,346 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 54,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,714 miles

adv. n/s/front fog lamp lens cracked †adv, rear brake pads getting low approx- 3000 miles left adv. h/brake switch reqd †

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 POU is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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