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AE02 WFF

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,624 mi
Last recorded178,624 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 WFF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 178,624 miles

Engine management light on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 178,477 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine management light on

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 110,017 miles

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

damp around power steering reservoir.

rear brake disc's inner surfaces corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 110,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

damp around power steering reservoir.

rear brake disc's inner surfaces corroded.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 109,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight exhaust blow centre of system

Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 86,302 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,409 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,981 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,819 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,227 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 61,227 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,978 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 WFF is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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