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AE02 VVY

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,819 mi
Last recorded72,819 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VVY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 72,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 70,533 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 70,528 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 69,162 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 67,404 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

rear tyres are perished

Fail 17 May 2017 67,403 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

rear tyres are perished

Pass 20 May 2016 65,317 miles

Offside Rear tyre small cut in tread

Rear both sides tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

rotational noise on engine

Fail 10 May 2016 65,302 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre small cut in tread

Rear both sides tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

rotational noise on engine

Pass 11 May 2015 63,040 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2014 58,947 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have slight surface cracks to the sidewall and tread

n/s/r tyre has slight surface cracks to the tread

Pass 10 May 2013 54,889 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 50,655 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 48,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 41,597 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 19 May 2009 37,896 miles

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

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

o/s wiper rubber slightly split

Pass 23 May 2008 33,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front wiper blade split

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on inner face

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted on braking surface

Pass 23 May 2007 31,565 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,704 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 24,638 miles

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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AE02 VVY is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AE02 VVY, 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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AE02 VVY is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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