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AE52 DWN

2002 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,994 mi
Last recorded157,994 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 157,994 miles

airbag lamp on

front discs/pads in poor condition

n/s/r lens damaged

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2012 157,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

DIESEL EMISSIONS TEST ABORTED DUE TO ACC BELT CONDITION

airbag lamp on

front discs/pads in poor condition

n/s/r lens damaged

o/s parking brake cable outer badly damaged

p,a,s belt in very poor condition,damaged,incorrectly fitted(EMISSIONS TEST ABORTED)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2011 150,775 miles

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

alternator belt noisey

both rear brake discs corroded

brake judder on off side rear foot brake

inbalance on rear foot brake

off side front tyre worn

poss power steering fluid leak from resevior

Fail 12 Jan 2011 150,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

alternator belt noisey

both rear brake discs corroded

brake judder on off side rear foot brake

inbalance on rear foot brake

off side front tyre worn

poss power steering fluid leak from resevior

Pass 16 Dec 2009 137,962 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 137,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 126,029 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)

air bag warning light on

Fail 14 Nov 2008 125,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

air bag warning light on

Pass 17 Dec 2007 114,770 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 114,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake fluid getting low

front discs poor condition

front wipers poor condition,

nsf washer jet not working but clearing screen from os

Pass 24 Oct 2006 101,717 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 101,534 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 DWN is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DWN, 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 DWN is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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