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AD02 OEA

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,990 mi
Last recorded251,990 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 OEA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 251,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

sills and chassis corroded

suspension bushs cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2021 247,055 miles

Clutch Biting Point Is High / Juddering

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight Play In The Rear Upper Track Control Arms

Fail 1 Nov 2021 247,045 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch Biting Point Is High / Juddering

N/S Windscreen Washer Jet Not Working But Enough Water To Clear The Screen

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight Play In The Rear Upper Track Control Arms

Pass 15 Oct 2020 241,968 miles

chassis corroded

o/s cv boot weeping

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 236,870 miles

discs worn

hand brake cable corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 236,688 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

discs worn

hand brake cable corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 229,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 229,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 226,585 miles

Slight earth fault on offside rear lights.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 223,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 218,739 miles

Nearside rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 213,398 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Pin hole in offside outer cv gaiter.

Slight play in offside rear track rod.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 208,118 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 201,756 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 196,398 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 190,116 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 190,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front brake discs wearing.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 184,248 miles

Nearside rear brake pad anti rattle spring insecure.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 184,235 miles

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

Nearside rear brake pad anti rattle spring insecure.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 177,994 miles

Rear brake pads wearing.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 177,958 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 171,464 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Indicator switch worn.

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit.

One centre brake light inop.

Pass 1 May 2012 164,622 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Indicator switch worn.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 164,592 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Air bag warning light on.

Indicator switch worn.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 154,579 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Limited reserve travel on park brake lever.

Nearside rear brake pads wearing.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

One centre brake light inop.

Rear brake discs rusting.

Fail 4 May 2011 148,232 miles

Air bag warning light on.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

One top brake light out.

Pass 4 May 2011 148,232 miles

Air bag warning light on.

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

One top brake light out.

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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AD02 OEA is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD02 OEA, 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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AD02 OEA is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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