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KB03 JBE

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,008 mi
Last recorded165,008 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 JBE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 165,008 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 165,008 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing from middle pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 161,848 miles

rear exhaust support split

Fail 20 Feb 2014 158,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 158,406 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 151,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr parking break lower than nsr

Pass 27 Feb 2012 144,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,546 miles

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

dampness around fuel tank area

Fail 20 Sep 2010 135,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

dampness around fuel tank area

near side rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 135,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Additional braking device contacts insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

cover under engine

dampness to fuel tank

n/s rear brake disc badly pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2009 126,476 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 126,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 118,637 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 109,650 miles

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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KB03 JBE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KB03 JBE, 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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KB03 JBE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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