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HY03 NCE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,426 mi
Last recorded124,426 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 NCE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 124,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 111,111 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 111,111 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,117 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 103,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,784 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 85,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,297 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,480 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 61,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,522 miles

Brake warning light on dash!!!

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,656 miles

advanced corrosion on nearside rear brake disc inner surface (brake check recomended ) slight uneven braking from rear

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,671 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,838 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 38,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HY03 NCE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HY03 NCE, 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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HY03 NCE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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