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EN03 VLZ

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,008 mi
Last recorded194,008 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 VLZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2012 194,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Nov 2012 194,008 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Nov 2011 175,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

handbrake peformance low n/s

n/s/f+o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

slight play suspension bushes n/s+o/s rear

Pass 23 Nov 2010 154,622 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 132,177 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on tread

slight play on suspension bush o/s/r

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 11 Nov 2009 132,177 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on tread

slight play on suspension bush o/s/r

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Nov 2008 114,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play on suspension bushes n/s/r+o/s/r

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Nov 2007 93,010 miles

dash air bag lamp staying on

Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,220 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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EN03 VLZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN03 VLZ, 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 EN03 VLZ registered?

EN03 VLZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is EN03 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 VLZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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