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HG53 LVK

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,123 mi
Last recorded203,123 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 LVK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 203,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 158,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 124,179 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 117,247 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 117,227 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 104,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 79,613 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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HG53 LVK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HG53 LVK, 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 HG53 LVK registered?

HG53 LVK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is HG53 LVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 LVK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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