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AK51 SXD

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,119 mi
Last recorded68,119 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,119 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,177 miles

o/s/r brake disc very rusty

pas pump slighly damp

Fail 1 Oct 2014 67,177 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc very rusty

pas pump slighly damp

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,832 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 8 Oct 2013 65,832 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,166 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,189 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 52,264 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,264 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,755 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 44,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,584 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,943 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 22,943 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

one section ofside rear light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2005 18,673 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 SXD is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 SXD, 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 SXD is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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