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AG02 XAE

2002 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,044 mi
Last recorded166,044 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 XAE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 166,044 miles

exhaust rusty

slight play in suspension

Pass 16 Aug 2016 150,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2016 150,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,753 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank supporting brackets corroded

offside registration plate light damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2014 120,284 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank supporting brackets corroded

offside registration plate light damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2013 116,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 116,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 110,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 110,936 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 101,143 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,246 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high uneven reading on roller tester of rear brake performance rear brakes might require adjustmen t or repair suspect sticking brake pads

passenger wiper blade splitting

Fail 4 Aug 2010 91,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high uneven reading on roller tester of rear brake performance rear brakes might require adjustmen t or repair suspect sticking brake pads

passenger wiper blade splitting

Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,739 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,008 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front fog lamp poor condition and cracked.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 72,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front fog lamp poor condition and cracked.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 60,086 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,086 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,225 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 48,225 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 XAE 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 57.1%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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