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AE52 XKJ

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,251 mi
Last recorded161,251 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XKJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 161,251 miles

low effort h/brake

Pass 20 Oct 2015 138,373 miles

rear exhaust detererated

Fail 20 Oct 2015 138,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust detererated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 127,038 miles

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 20 Oct 2014 127,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heavily corroded at rear joint

Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,081 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 98,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,114 miles

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

Nearside front tyre 2mm tread remaining.

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,589 miles

Driver's door lower draught strip loose.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,580 miles

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

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2009 61,580 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,340 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,445 miles

n/s washerjet poor

Fail 23 Aug 2007 49,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s washer poor

Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,927 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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AE52 XKJ is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

AE52 XKJ is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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