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AE52 XMM

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,387 mi
Last recorded56,387 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XMM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 56,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to flex on cradle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 53,455 miles

E.M.L. Displayed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 53,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

E.M.L. Displayed

Front Brake discs badly pitted and worn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake discs badly pitted

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,650 miles

E.M.L. Displayed

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,562 miles

Engine M.I.L. displayed

Front Brake discs pitted - Inner faces

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake discs pitted - Inner faces

Fail 2 Oct 2015 48,562 miles

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

Engine M.I.L. displayed

Front Brake discs pitted - Inner faces

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake discs pitted - Inner faces

Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,930 miles

Engine M.I.L.displayed

Front and Rear brake discs pitted

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,929 miles

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

Engine M.I.L.displayed

Front and Rear brake discs pitted

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,889 miles

Front and Rear brake discs pitted - Inner faces

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,275 miles

Front and Rear brake discs pitted - Inner faces.

N/S/F Tyre tread low.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,275 miles

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

Front and Rear brake discs pitted - Inner faces.

N/S/F Tyre tread low.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,643 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs very corroded on inner face

play in near side rear suspension link

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,249 miles

air bag light on

drivers wiper blade torn

engine man light on /just passed emissions

front brake discs corroded on inner face

slight play in near side rear suspension tie bar

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,304 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,186 miles

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

front discs rusty at inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,705 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs rusty at edges

near side rear tyre getting worn at outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,074 miles

exhaust corroded and deteriorated at centre to tail connection. front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces. nearside front tyre on 2.0mm.195/65/15/91h.

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 XMM is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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