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AK51 SXM

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,117 mi
Last recorded29,117 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,117 miles

both n/s & o/s/f tyres slight wearing inner edges

noticed electrical cable multi- plug disconnected ! n/s underbonnet lower!!

rear xhaust section deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,367 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,624 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 19,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 17,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 17,470 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 16,651 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 16,442 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,442 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 16,280 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,280 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 14,307 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 11,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 11,983 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 SXM is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

AK51 SXM is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is AK51 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 SXM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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