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A13 EOB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,491 mi
Last recorded187,491 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 EOB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 187,491 miles

Offside Front slight bind

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 187,488 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 187,240 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding and bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding and bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f wipers not clearing 100%

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2016 173,650 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 173,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 165,297 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 149,016 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 122,028 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 121,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,518 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

right horn button inop

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,644 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 50,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 46,402 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 46,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,072 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,989 miles

both rear tyres cut on outer sidewalls

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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A13 EOB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 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 A13 EOB, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A13 EOB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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