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HY53 PWE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,132 mi
Last recorded196,132 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 PWE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 196,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 174,182 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 148,648 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 147,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 132,510 miles

ns suspension tie rod slight wear

Pass 13 Nov 2008 93,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,414 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 66,073 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,954 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HY53 PWE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY53 PWE, 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 HY53 PWE registered?

HY53 PWE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 September 2003.

Is HY53 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 PWE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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