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AK51 PYZ

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,576 mi
Last recorded74,576 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2018 74,576 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has extensive underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f & n/s/r brakes slightly binding

Fail 5 Sep 2017 72,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f & n/s/r brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,050 miles

parking brake efficiency is on minimum 16%

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,367 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,077 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 56,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,745 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front disc slight worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,598 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,598 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,061 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,508 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 30,507 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,266 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 14,323 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 PYZ is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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