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GJ03 PUY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,284 mi
Last recorded148,284 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 PUY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 148,284 miles

air bag light on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 148,282 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jun 2011 136,141 miles

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

o/s/r door not opening from outside or inside advise repair

Fail 14 Jun 2011 136,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

o/s/r door not opening from outside or inside advise repair

Pass 11 Jun 2010 126,011 miles

air bag light on

front inner discs starting to show corrosion

front no plate starting to discolour

o/s/r door cannot be opend with inner or outer handle

Fail 9 Jun 2010 126,011 miles

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

air bag light on

front inner discs starting to show corrosion

front no plate starting to discolour

o/s/r door cannot be opend with inner or outer handle

Pass 3 Jun 2009 116,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 109,745 miles

air bag warning light on

front no plate starting to discolour

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2007 102,853 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 102,853 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise button missing from the middle rear seat belt

Advise check strap in-op off side rear door and rubber sear folded in to car

Advise damage to near side front out rim

Advise exhaust vary rusty but not blowing

Advise slight split in both front wipers

Advise what looks like a nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2006 90,180 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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GJ03 PUY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PUY, 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 PUY registered?

GJ03 PUY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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