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FV03 XVJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,888 mi
Last recorded65,888 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XVJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 65,888 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 65,886 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 64,644 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 64,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

all brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 60,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,610 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,363 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,980 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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FV03 XVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver 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 FV03 XVJ, 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 FV03 XVJ registered?

FV03 XVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is FV03 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 XVJ 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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