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DG03 OVH

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,340 mi
Last recorded108,340 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 OVH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 108,340 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,379 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,552 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,580 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,580 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 69,523 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack offside tie rod inner ball joint has play

Fail 2 Apr 2012 69,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack offside tie rod inner ball joint has play

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,703 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,604 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 54,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,955 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,124 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,986 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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DG03 OVH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG03 OVH, 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 DG03 OVH registered?

DG03 OVH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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