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AK51 RFO

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,752 mi
Last recorded111,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RFO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 111,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 111,493 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened seized (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 98,825 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 98,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 86,298 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 86,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 79,570 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 79,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 71,630 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 58,168 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs corroded on edges

both rear tyre treads low esp. n/s

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,299 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,144 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,938 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 37,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 33,445 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 RFO is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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