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AF02 BYA

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 138,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +slight damage! (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin +cannot fully see inners (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 137,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured lower ball joint broken off (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all+cannot fully see front inners! (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +slight damage! (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 127,383 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 127,286 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both sides horizontal bars to hubs (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight caused by siezed offside front upper strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2014 118,914 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 116,917 miles

both front top suspension mounting bearings slightly stiff

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Fail 10 Dec 2013 116,917 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)

both front top suspension mounting bearings slightly stiff

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 7 Dec 2012 114,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 111,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 111,386 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,834 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 107,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,407 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,068 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 93,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 87,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 74,977 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 62,116 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 62,116 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 BYA is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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