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ExpiredMileage
161,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear tow bar corroded. all suspension and brake components rusting. rear exhaust at joint corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
rear tow bar corroded. all suspension and brake components rusting. rear exhaust at joint corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Transverse link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
parking brake efficiency only just meets requirmets
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering system fouling Flexible brake hopes catching anti-roll bar link (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Transverse link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s sill corroding
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front antiroll bar link rod joints have slight play
both front tyres are starting to wear low
front service brakes have 17% imbalance
offside rear brake is slightly binding and is noisey when spun by hand
rear park brake efforts do not increase evenly together
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
both front antiroll bar link rod joints have slight play
both front tyres are starting to wear low
front service brakes have 17% imbalance
offside rear brake is slightly binding and is noisey when spun by hand
rear park brake efforts do not increase evenly together
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear seat not fitted at time of test
slight play in nearside and offside rear stabiliser bars
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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FM52 LGJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FM52 LGJ, 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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FM52 LGJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 January 2003.
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