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AG51 FGZ

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,368 mi
Last recorded119,368 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 FGZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 119,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2014 119,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,807 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

centre exhaust mounting poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 1 May 2012 95,076 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s handbrake cable bracket beginning to wear through cable.

rear discs pitted and rusty,

Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,488 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 4 Mar 2011 92,488 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 10 Mar 2010 84,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 75,933 miles

1 n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,933 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1 n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,821 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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AG51 FGZ is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AG51 FGZ, 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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What year was AG51 FGZ registered?

AG51 FGZ is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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