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AF02 BXX

2002 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,804 mi
Last recorded162,804 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 BXX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 162,804 miles

ALL rubber sections of suspension/braking components showing age related deterioration to them

Front Both brake discs corroded,worn on outer edges of braking surfaces( inners)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath its protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath its protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Apr 2018 158,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 153,491 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 153,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 148,826 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 148,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 143,889 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 135,630 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 135,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 126,209 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 126,209 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 116,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre/rear exhaust slight corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 116,659 miles

centre/rear exhaust slight corrosion.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 104,598 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,543 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 81,276 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 81,276 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,248 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 46,248 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BXX is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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