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AK51 PXU

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,034 mi
Last recorded120,034 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 PXU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 120,034 miles

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

n/s/f brake force tluctuating.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 120,034 miles

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

vehical presenter is advised for the fluctuation of brake foce detected at n/s/f wheel.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 111,473 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 111,473 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 86,617 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,617 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 83,058 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 83,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 67,835 miles

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

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

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 PXU is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

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

Is AK51 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 PXU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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