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AE02 WOB

2002 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,215 mi
Last recorded163,215 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 163,215 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OS+NS (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS+NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded OS+NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 157,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 152,832 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 148,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 144,726 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 144,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 138,540 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 138,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slight noise (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 132,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,613 miles

filler cap not opening as should

Fail 18 Apr 2016 127,613 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

filler cap not opening as should

Pass 23 Apr 2015 120,507 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear silencer getting weak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 112,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 106,057 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 98,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 91,916 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2011 91,915 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 87,750 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 87,454 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,370 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,000 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 56,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,977 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 WOB is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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