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AK51 SYG

2001 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,040 mi
Last recorded87,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,040 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 87,288 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,116 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to stop light lens

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,023 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 81,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,727 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

only just passed park brake test

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,974 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake efforts slightly low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,854 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 59,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,555 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,258 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,989 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,501 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,161 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,499 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 45,499 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,744 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 33,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

stickers on windscreen, (out of wiper sweep area).

Fail 19 Aug 2005 33,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre, has a small cut in the tread.

stickers on windscreen, (out of wiper sweep area).

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 SYG is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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