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AG02 RFL

2002 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,283 mi
Last recorded146,283 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 RFL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 146,283 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 138,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 138,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 122,071 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 122,071 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 104,658 miles

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

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

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

advise new wiper blades

rear exhaust will need replacing shortly

Fail 4 Apr 2013 104,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

advise new wiper blades

rear exhaust will need replacing shortly

Pass 4 May 2012 95,904 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 95,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 708,042 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 77,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,886 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,881 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,513 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,562 miles

one element of high level stop lamp inop

Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,849 miles

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

one element of high level brake lamp inop

Fail 27 Jul 2007 45,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

one element of high level brake lamp inop

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,774 miles

one element of centre brake lamp inop

Pass 12 Jul 2005 28,770 miles

one element of high level brake lamp inop

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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AG02 RFL is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Grey 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 AG02 RFL, 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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AG02 RFL is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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