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AE52 PYZ

2002 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,961 mi
Last recorded90,961 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 PYZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,961 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,243 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 87,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,586 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/r park and service brake just meeting requirements

Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,883 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 80,877 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,922 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable too perform emission test (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,161 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,939 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,653 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 63,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,320 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf drivers side sill trim loose

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,320 miles

osf drivers side sill trim loose

Fail 27 Sep 2010 51,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,799 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,692 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 37,677 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,121 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,018 miles

exhaust corroding

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 PYZ is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE52 PYZ, 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 PYZ is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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