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AE02 WBX

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,601 mi
Last recorded198,601 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 WBX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 198,601 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Fail 27 Aug 2014 198,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 186,061 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 173,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside washer jet inop

Fail 14 Sep 2012 173,078 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

nearside washer jet inop

Pass 10 Sep 2011 159,308 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

body work damage

slight play in n/s rear wheel

Fail 10 Sep 2011 159,308 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

body work damage

slight play in n/s rear wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2010 146,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 132,233 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 132,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 124,871 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 124,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 108,454 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 108,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 76,740 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 WBX is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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