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AK51 SWX

2001 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,693 mi
Last recorded160,693 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SWX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 160,693 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2011 160,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 139,773 miles

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

offside front and nearside front windows tinted

Fail 1 Feb 2010 139,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front and nearside front windows tinted

Pass 9 Jan 2009 120,234 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 120,200 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Jan 2008 107,492 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 95,209 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 75,774 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 75,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SWX is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

AK51 SWX is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AK51 SWX safe to buy?

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