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AE02 WHD

2002 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,176 mi
Last recorded108,176 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 WHD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 107,244 miles

brake pad warning on when brake pressed

Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,830 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear door check strap weak and not securing door when open.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 105,830 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main exhurst bracket loose, but secure

nearside rear door check strap weak and not securing door when open.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,617 miles

N/s/f+both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 94,603 miles

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

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

N/s/f+both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,760 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,599 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,428 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,477 miles

Both front a/roll bar links have slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,417 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,729 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,011 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 WHD is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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