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AD51 AEP

2002 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

310,610 mi
Last recorded310,610 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 AEP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 310,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 298,360 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 282,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 282,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 275,568 miles

disc pad wear indicator wiring cut and adrift nearside front

Fail 8 Mar 2010 275,552 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

disc pad wear indicator wiring cut and adrift nearside front

Pass 9 Nov 2009 266,983 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 266,928 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 258,029 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 257,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 240,642 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 208,260 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 208,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 165,911 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 165,905 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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AD51 AEP is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 102,934 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 AD51 AEP, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD51 AEP is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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