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AF02 BYY

2002 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,416 mi
Last recorded139,416 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 BYY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 139,416 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 139,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f outside edge split on tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 3 May 2012 127,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres edges worn

Fail 26 Apr 2012 127,904 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres edges worn

Pass 4 May 2011 121,899 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 121,894 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 116,982 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 110,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 104,383 miles

off side rear seat not fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2008 104,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear seat not fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2007 97,572 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 97,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat belts not checked due to state of car inside

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 BYY is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BYY, 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 BYY is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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