MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
battery secured with cable tie
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
handbrake travel high
nearside front shock damp
both front tyres worn on outer edges
handbrake travel high
nearside front shock damp
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ53 VPR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 GJ53 VPR, 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 GJ53 VPR registered?
GJ53 VPR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is GJ53 VPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ53 VPR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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