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AE02 VZM

2002 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,673 mi
Last recorded152,673 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VZM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 152,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 145,633 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 137,783 miles

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

indicator faded

pad warning lite on

tyres worn

Pass 14 Jul 2012 136,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 125,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 112,581 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear tyre has slight splits to inner side wall no ply or cords showing

vacuum or air leak noise from engine bay

Fail 3 Jul 2010 111,963 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear tyre has slight splits to inner side wall no ply or cords showing

vacuum or air leak noise from engine bay

Pass 30 Jun 2009 95,485 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 95,485 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 83,701 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side front tyre has cut in inner side wall with no plys or cords exposed

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 83,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre has a cut on the inner side wall no plys or cords showing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,094 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,573 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,434 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 VZM is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

AE02 VZM is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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