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DN52 HNU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,781 mi
Last recorded147,781 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 HNU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 147,781 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 136,433 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 31 May 2011 136,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 May 2010 119,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 105,443 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 105,443 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 95,167 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 95,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box joint starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 31 May 2007 85,261 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 75,065 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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DN52 HNU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN52 HNU, 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 DN52 HNU registered?

DN52 HNU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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