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AK51 RFJ

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,290 mi
Last recorded116,290 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 116,290 miles

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

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 8 Dec 2009 116,290 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 7 Oct 2008 103,738 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing ns repeater bulb soon

Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,502 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 63,667 miles

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

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

front pads low

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 RFJ is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is AK51 RFJ safe to buy?

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