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HV52 OUL

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,297 mi
Last recorded96,297 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 OUL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2008 96,297 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

windscreen cracked out of swept zone

Pass 31 Dec 2008 96,297 miles

windscreen cracked out of swept zone

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,112 miles

slight wear in n/s steering rack joint

Fail 19 Dec 2007 77,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight wear in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 57,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 32,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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HV52 OUL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HV52 OUL, 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 HV52 OUL registered?

HV52 OUL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is HV52 OUL safe to buy?

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