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AK51 SYF

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,766 mi
Last recorded108,766 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 108,766 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 108,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 100,398 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 100,398 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 83,427 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,427 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,650 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Dec 2007 60,198 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,055 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 35,675 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 SYF is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

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

Is AK51 SYF safe to buy?

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