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JIG 2982

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,301 mi
Last recorded127,301 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2982
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 127,301 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 127,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,450 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 12,450 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 90,632 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 90,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 83,248 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 83,248 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 73,301 miles

Rear brake discs are lightly corroded across braking surfaces

both front brake discs have chipped and corroded inner braking surfaces Front brake pads worn

Pass 8 May 2008 63,669 miles

front and rear brake discs are scored and corroded

Fail 8 May 2008 63,663 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are scored and corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 53,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 41,775 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 41,769 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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JIG 2982 is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JIG 2982, 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 JIG 2982 registered?

JIG 2982 is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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