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AE02 WMJ

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,639 mi
Last recorded113,639 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 WMJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 113,639 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 99,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine leaks oil

Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,181 miles

engine leaks oil

Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,003 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2010 74,910 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Jan 2010 74,910 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Aug 2009 143,737 miles

engine cooling system pressurizing suspect head gasket

front outer a/r/bar drop links worn

Pass 26 Aug 2008 132,348 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 132,348 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 131,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 110,543 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 85,762 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 85,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 85,440 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 WMJ is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

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

Is AE02 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 WMJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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