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AE02 VYD

2002 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,017 mi
Last recorded176,017 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VYD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 176,017 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 157,633 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 157,538 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 157,512 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 131,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 108,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,577 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 56,577 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front and rear discs rusting † †

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 VYD is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

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

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