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AD02 VZT

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,244 mi
Last recorded53,244 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VZT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,244 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 53,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,553 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Horizontal Stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 48,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Horizontal Stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 48,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear WHEEL SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,428 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 46,419 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,932 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,473 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 39,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 39,861 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 38,481 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,642 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,629 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,549 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 24,431 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 VZT is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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