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AE02 VWX

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,841 mi
Last recorded152,841 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VWX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 152,841 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 152,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 145,133 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 141,128 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 132,252 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 123,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

freeplay in nearside rear tie bar

front suspension noisey

rear indicators going white

Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

freeplay in nearside rear tie bar

front suspension noisey

rear indicators going white

Pass 3 Feb 2014 114,375 miles

exhaust rusty

freeplay in nearside rear radius arm

Fail 1 Feb 2013 106,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres low on tread

freeplay in nearside rear tie bar joints

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2013 106,451 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

freeplay in nearside rear tie bar joints

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,682 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,630 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front washer poor

Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,946 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,404 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,503 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,163 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged. †Surface pitting on rear brake disc's . Pad retaining pins corroding.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades worn

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 VWX is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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