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AD02 VZJ

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,242 mi
Last recorded123,242 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VZJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 123,242 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 123,218 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 107,400 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 107,334 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,522 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 91,522 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,710 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 56,707 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 48,158 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 VZJ is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

AD02 VZJ is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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