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HL03 GVU

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,745 mi
Last recorded194,745 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GVU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 194,745 miles

appears to have oil leaking under of engine

off side front fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2009 194,745 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

appears to have oil leaking under of engine

off side front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 14,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 135,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 100,071 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 58,909 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 58,909 miles

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

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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HL03 GVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HL03 GVU, 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 HL03 GVU registered?

HL03 GVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is HL03 GVU safe to buy?

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