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AE02 WPK

2002 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,017 mi
Last recorded147,017 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 WPK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 147,017 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 146,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 135,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,572 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,663 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 108,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,332 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 85,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,041 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Mar 2011 77,770 miles

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

air bag light on

exhaust bracket split

nsf drop link rubbers perished and split

osf drop link rubbers perished and split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 72,584 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit 205/60/15

Fail 7 Mar 2009 64,042 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit 205/60/15

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 57,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,081 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,683 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 WPK is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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