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GM03 OPC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,400 mi
Last recorded220,400 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 OPC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 220,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine manegment

gear box oil

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 211,125 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil sump leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 211,125 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil sump leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 203,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 198,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2013 198,885 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 194,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 194,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 97,563 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 97,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 74,492 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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GM03 OPC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GM03 OPC, 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 GM03 OPC registered?

GM03 OPC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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