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AE52 XNG

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,586 mi
Last recorded51,586 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XNG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,102 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 44,100 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f brake disc pitted inner side o/s/f brake disc pitted inner side

Fail 26 Oct 2010 39,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake disc pitted inner side o/s/f brake disc pitted inner side

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,237 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,306 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 XNG is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?

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

Is AE52 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 XNG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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