2001 Peugeot 406 1.7L Petrol · AV51 LGL
2001 Peugeot 406 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 148,268 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV51 LGL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2024
- 148,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV51 LGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Peugeot 406 (AV51 LGL) between November 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AV51 LGL Mileage History
- 18/11/2021143,869 mi
- 14/11/2022147,067 mi+3,198 mi
- 22/02/2024148,265 mi+1,198 mi
- 27/02/2024148,268 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,933 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: PEUGEOT 406
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch Wear(Serious)
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush Wear(Moderate)
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch WearSerious
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush WearModerate
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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