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AK51 SYE

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,185 mi
Last recorded69,185 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 69,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 64,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 58,888 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 58,888 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,882 miles

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

very slight sticking brake on off side rear

Pass 6 Jan 2007 46,285 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,500 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 39,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2005 37,709 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 37,709 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 SYE is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

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

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