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AK51 SWV

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,889 mi
Last recorded112,889 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,889 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 101,797 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 90,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,176 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2008 79,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2007 66,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 57,175 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 57,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing at time of test

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 SWV is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

AK51 SWV is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is AK51 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 SWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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