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AD02 VZB

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VZB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,188 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 100,186 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 89,914 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,553 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 84,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,736 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 76,007 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 76,004 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,951 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 67,951 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 47,593 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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AD02 VZB is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VZB, 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 AD02 VZB registered?

AD02 VZB is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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