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AK51 SXZ

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,693 mi
Last recorded67,693 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four brake discs have surface rust on them

o/s r wearing thin

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 67,690 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four brake discs have surface rust on them

o/s r wearing thin

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,463 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 64,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 62,729 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2012 62,729 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2010 58,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,931 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,783 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 55,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,438 miles

Child seat fitted in offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,933 miles

front subframe bushes starting to perish

rear of engine and gearbox oily - possible rocker cover leak

slight "sooting"to exhaust joint between cat and centre section - but does not appear to be blowing at present

slight dampness to p.a.s. pump

slight side movement in offside rear wheel/suspension

unable to test nearside and offside rear seat belt due to child seats fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2007 42,933 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

front subframe bushes starting to perish

offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

rear of engine and gearbox oily - possible rocker cover leak

slight "sooting"to exhaust joint between cat and centre section - but does not appear to be blowing at present

slight dampness to p.a.s. pump

slight side movement in offside rear wheel/suspension

unable to test nearside and offside rear seat belt due to child seats fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2006 36,793 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2005 31,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SXZ is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

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

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