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KN51 XNR

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,696 mi
Last recorded171,696 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 XNR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 171,696 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 163,126 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 157,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 157,996 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 151,008 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 141,089 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 141,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 130,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

both front brake discs starting to corrod on inner face

center of front bumper slightly insecure

fuel filler cover sticking

Fail 18 Nov 2010 130,730 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs starting to corrod on inner face

center of front bumper slightly insecure

fuel filler cover sticking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 117,984 miles

O/S/F & N/S/R tyre treads getting low

Fail 17 Nov 2008 105,411 miles

Fuel filler flap fixing broken

O/S/F Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 105,411 miles

Fuel filler flap fixing broken

O/S/F Fog lamp lens broken

Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,871 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 91,871 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 73,714 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 73,714 miles

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

Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,695 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 54,695 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KN51 XNR is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel 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 KN51 XNR, 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 KN51 XNR registered?

KN51 XNR is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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