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AF02 BWA

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,618 mi
Last recorded51,618 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 BWA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,618 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 51,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,382 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 51,377 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,858 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 43,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,714 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 32,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 BWA is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF02 BWA, 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 BWA registered?

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

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