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GJ52 OBS

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,800 mi
Last recorded124,800 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 OBS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 124,800 miles

1 of rear exhaust hangers broken, exhaust still supported

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres close to legal limit, tread not cut as deep on outer edge

n/s front tyre getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre on minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and worn on outer edge (no cords visible)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,319 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,583 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 72,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,548 miles

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

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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GJ52 OBS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ52 OBS, 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 GJ52 OBS registered?

GJ52 OBS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ52 OBS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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