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GJ03 NHE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,838 mi
Last recorded149,838 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 NHE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2011 149,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 131,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE UNDER COVER IS LOOSE.OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS DETERIORATED.FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK WORN

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 131,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE UNDER COVER IS LOOSE.OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS DETERIORATED.FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK WORN

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 107,324 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 80,504 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 80,504 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,826 miles

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

n.s.f. tyre worn down to 3m.m.

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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GJ03 NHE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GJ03 NHE, 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 GJ03 NHE registered?

GJ03 NHE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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