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DV03 NRL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,026 mi
Last recorded181,026 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 NRL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 181,026 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 181,026 miles

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

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 133,188 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 120,975 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various areas / locations (3.6.B.4e)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

a number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

Fail 18 Dec 2017 120,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various areas / locations (3.6.B.4e)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

a number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

Pass 24 Dec 2016 119,604 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 119,461 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 119,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Dec 2013 118,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 118,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 114,947 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 114,920 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 111,869 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 109,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs getting pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,204 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 98,755 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 88,729 miles

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

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

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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DV03 NRL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV03 NRL, 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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DV03 NRL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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