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GJ53 VRV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,621 mi
Last recorded194,621 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VRV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 194,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 191,671 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 173,142 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 173,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2009 156,130 miles

both front wipers smeary

handbrake has travel

o/s/f side repeter starting to dis-colour

slight misting of oil around servo

Fail 25 Feb 2009 156,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wipers smeary

handbrake has travel

o/s/f side repeter starting to dis-colour

slight misting of oil around servo

Pass 8 Sep 2008 138,210 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 121,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 102,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 78,938 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 78,929 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,136 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,555 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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GJ53 VRV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ53 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

GJ53 VRV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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