2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Peugeot 406 MOT pass rate and common faults

559 MOT tests in 2024. 56.9% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time56.9%
Failed or needed repairs43.1%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 559 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes31.3%
  2. Lights & electrics25.8%
  3. Suspension25.0%
  4. Body & chassis12.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.3%
  8. Tyres5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Peugeot 406?

In 2024, 56.9% of 2001 Peugeot 406 cars passed their MOT first time, across 559 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Peugeot 406?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Peugeot 406 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).