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AE52 DLO

2002 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,900 mi
Last recorded57,900 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DLO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,900 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 167,896 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 167,884 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 151,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 151,853 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 133,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 133,137 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 104,428 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,336 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 86,336 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,598 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 70,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,785 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 56,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,030 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 41,030 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AE52 DLO is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AE52 DLO, 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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AE52 DLO is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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