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AB03 GAS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,953 mi
Last recorded124,953 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 GAS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 124,953 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 122,684 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,860 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 116,860 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,505 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 107,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

rear discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,728 miles

Air bag light showing.

O/s dipped beam headlmap flickered once during test. Bulb connections MAY be poor.

Rear brake disc inner faces quite badly corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,825 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 81,867 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2009 68,522 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2007 48,275 miles

Front & rear tyres on limit

front discs & pads

Pass 25 May 2006 37,580 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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AB03 GAS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AB03 GAS, 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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What year was AB03 GAS registered?

AB03 GAS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is AB03 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 GAS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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