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AK51 PXT

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,564 mi
Last recorded150,564 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 PXT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 150,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 150,133 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 150,081 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2017 146,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 144,043 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 133,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 116,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,338 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,653 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,975 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,275 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 28,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,116 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,197 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 15,197 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,209 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 PXT is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 PXT, 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 PXT registered?

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

Is AK51 PXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 PXT 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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