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AF02 BXK

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,824 mi
Last recorded190,824 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 BXK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 190,824 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 185,418 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 20 Mar 2015 180,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 174,632 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 174,619 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 168,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 162,200 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 162,190 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 155,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 148,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 134,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 119,116 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 118,667 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,461 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 75,171 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 BXK is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AF02 BXK, 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 BXK registered?

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

Is AF02 BXK safe to buy?

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