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AE52 DXB

2002 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

102,148 mi
Last recorded102,148 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DXB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 102,148 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 101,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

offside rear no plate lamp lense missing

rear fuel tank possible leak ?

Pass 4 Mar 2010 95,680 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

offside rear no plate lamp lense missing

Fail 4 Mar 2010 95,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

offside rear no plate lamp lense missing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 95,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 95,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,598 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light on

horn needs attention

nearside and offside front tyres touching body with suspension working

Fail 24 Feb 2009 90,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light on

horn needs attention

nearside and offside front tyres touching body with suspension working

Pass 28 Feb 2008 85,822 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light on

nearside and offside front tyres very close to car body on lock to lock

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly advise a tracking

nearside rear no plate lamp lense missing

Fail 28 Feb 2008 85,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light on

nearside and offside front tyres very close to car body on lock to lock

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly advise a tracking

nearside rear no plate lamp lense missing

Pass 26 Oct 2006 73,223 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)

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 DXB is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 DXB, 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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What year was AE52 DXB registered?

AE52 DXB is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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