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AK51 RKA

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,915 mi
Last recorded125,915 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RKA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 125,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 120,937 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front outer cv gaiters slightly damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 14 Sep 2020 120,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front outer cv gaiters slightly damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 120,437 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake 18%

Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake 19%

Pass 14 Sep 2018 112,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre and rear box in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2017 108,556 miles

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,124 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake ( 19% )

Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

handbrake requires attention( 17%)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 101,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,925 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,907 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 98,804 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Air bag light on soon to be part of the MOT

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside mirror cracked but still a clear view to the rear

Pass 7 Apr 2011 95,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 91,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,980 miles

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

a lot of travel on handbrake

offside front steering rack knuckle has slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2008 82,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

a lot of travel on handbrake

offside front steering rack knuckle has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,032 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

Fail 6 Oct 2005 54,371 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 6 Oct 2005 54,371 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 RKA is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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