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DV52 WTM

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,132 mi
Last recorded197,132 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 WTM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 197,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

offside and nearside front strut top mounting slightly stiff

Pass 2 Mar 2010 169,793 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 169,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 145,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 118,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 95,815 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 81,271 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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DV52 WTM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV52 WTM, 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 DV52 WTM registered?

DV52 WTM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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