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FIG 4361

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

170,962 mi
Last recorded170,962 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4361
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 170,962 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 167,366 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 167,366 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 162,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 159,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 154,979 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 154,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 150,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 147,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 144,824 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 140,700 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 135,336 miles

2x rear arms

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2015 135,336 miles

2x rear arms

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 131,459 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 131,454 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 127,686 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 127,686 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,421 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 117,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 104,159 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,458 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 94,445 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,260 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,794 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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FIG 4361 is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FIG 4361, 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 FIG 4361 registered?

FIG 4361 is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is FIG 4361 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 4361 shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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