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GL52 OBU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

272,101 mi
Last recorded272,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 272,101 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 272,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 244,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

front exhaust has pin holes

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 30 Jan 2012 214,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

both front tyres bald on edges close to wear bars

Pass 26 Jan 2011 184,695 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 168,482 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 140,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 109,062 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 109,062 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 106,006 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 88,338 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 72,764 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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GL52 OBU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GL52 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

GL52 OBU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is GL52 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 OBU shows 12 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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