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AK51 SXT

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,057 mi
Last recorded82,057 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plate condition becoming poor

nearside door mirror condition poor

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 82,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plate condition becoming poor

nearside door mirror condition poor

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,704 miles

front and rear number plates condition becoming poor

Fail 9 Jun 2009 72,704 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates condition becoming poor

Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,105 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 63,105 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,178 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 52,178 miles

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

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

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 SXT 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 50%.

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 SXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 SXT registered?

AK51 SXT is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is AK51 SXT safe to buy?

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