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GL52 MUB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,216 mi
Last recorded185,216 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 MUB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 185,216 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 185,216 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 174,605 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 174,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 164,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 149,942 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 135,672 miles

both front brake disces inner faces corroding

both front wiper blades starting to split

exhaust front pipe corroding

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2010 120,754 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 120,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 106,651 miles

O/s/r tyre starting to get low.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in o/s/r track rod fixed link.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 106,651 miles

O/s/r tyre starting to get low.

Slight play in o/s/r track rod fixed link.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 91,506 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE IN A POOR VISUAL CONDITION.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 76,851 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE IN A POOR VISUAL CONDITION.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,145 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GL52 MUB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL52 MUB, 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 GL52 MUB registered?

GL52 MUB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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