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AE02 WDY

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,745 mi
Last recorded174,745 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 WDY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 174,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 161,067 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 161,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 153,302 miles

air bag light on

all discs coroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 153,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

all discs coroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 141,028 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 141,024 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 130,948 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 123,782 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 WDY is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WDY, 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 WDY registered?

AE02 WDY is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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