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HV03 VUY

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,816 mi
Last recorded58,816 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 VUY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,816 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 58,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,684 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,405 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,025 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 41,302 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly, and on legal limit

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,302 miles

Offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly, and on legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,379 miles

power steering pump has sighns of dampness.

slight free play in offside front steering rack arm.

Fail 21 Feb 2006 28,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

power steering pump has sighns of dampness.

slight free play in offside front steering rack arm.

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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HV03 VUY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV03 VUY, 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 HV03 VUY registered?

HV03 VUY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is HV03 VUY safe to buy?

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