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AE02 VWV

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,026 mi
Last recorded162,026 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VWV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 162,026 miles

cuts to tread of both front tyres

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2010 137,349 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm in tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm in tread

slight inbalance to front brake readings

Fail 6 Feb 2010 137,349 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm in tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm in tread

slight inbalance to front brake readings

Pass 10 Feb 2009 111,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear foot brake efforts slightly low

brake pad warning lamp illuminating

indicator switch worn

Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,209 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,204 miles

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

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 VWV is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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