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DE03 DVV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DVV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,196 miles

air bag light on

engine noise osf belt area

nsr tyre outer tread wear

oil leaks upper engine

Fail 2 Apr 2012 82,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

air bag light on

engine level below stick level

engine noise osf belt area

nsr tyre outer tread wear

oil leaks upper engine

rear brakes noisy when rotated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,619 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,982 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,353 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,451 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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DE03 DVV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE03 DVV, 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 DE03 DVV registered?

DE03 DVV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DE03 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 DVV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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