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A20 JTV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,368 mi
Last recorded115,368 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JTV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2024 115,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 114,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,164 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 105,159 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 105,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake pad pin securing clip missing

Fail 15 Dec 2018 105,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre seatbelt buckle stuck on belt (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake pad pin securing clip missing

Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,612 miles

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

Rear tow bar surface corroded

diesel tank support bracket corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 104,612 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear tow bar surface corroded

diesel tank support bracket corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 103,996 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,946 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 101,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fuel tank carrier corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 99,891 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fuel tank carrier corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 95,916 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,687 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 91,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,194 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,121 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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A20 JTV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A20 JTV, 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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A20 JTV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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