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AE02 WUP

2002 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

230,916 mi
Last recorded230,916 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 230,916 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 227,573 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 224,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 223,137 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear exhaust is heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 220,443 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 163,728 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 163,415 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 150,520 miles

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

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

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

both number plate lights under powered

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Sep 2010 133,896 miles

offside outer body sill damaged

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 27 Aug 2009 125,228 miles

Exhaust system warning lamp on

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Screw in nearside front tyre

Temporary repair to centre exhaust mounting

Temporary repair to front exhaust mounting

Fail 27 Aug 2009 125,228 miles

Exhaust system warning lamp on

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

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

Screw in nearside front tyre

Temporary repair to centre exhaust mounting

Temporary repair to front exhaust mounting

Pass 20 Aug 2008 102,940 miles

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

steel wheel (spare) fitted to nearside rear

Fail 19 Aug 2008 102,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 101,842 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 94,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,580 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 WUP is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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