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AE02 VXY

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,673 mi
Last recorded144,673 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 144,673 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 144,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 140,108 miles

indicator stalk sensitive on the left hand indicator

Fail 18 Nov 2010 140,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

indicator stalk sensitive on the left hand indicator

Fail 26 Nov 2009 132,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 132,518 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 125,132 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 125,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 91,778 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,910 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,229 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VXY is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE02 VXY, 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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What year was AE02 VXY registered?

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

Is AE02 VXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VXY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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