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AF02 BVT

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,109 mi
Last recorded113,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 BVT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 113,109 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 101,765 miles

power steering pump noisy

small crack in windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 82,951 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 72,313 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 65,598 miles

Nearside front wheel stiff to move when spun

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front & nearside rear tyres have deep cuts & splits in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2007 57,921 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 57,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 48,561 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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AF02 BVT is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF02 BVT, 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 AF02 BVT registered?

AF02 BVT is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AF02 BVT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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