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AE52 XNM

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,909 mi
Last recorded111,909 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 111,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 88,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 88,714 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head light deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

child seat fitted in nsr not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 31 Oct 2017 67,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

child seat fitted in nsr not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 15 Oct 2016 59,985 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 46,475 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 46,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,862 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 42,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray loose

Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,403 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 41,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,349 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 39,331 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear wheels noisy when rotated off ground

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,173 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,172 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,393 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 34,392 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,340 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 30,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

flash tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,287 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 XNM is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

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

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