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KP03 JHV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

249,831 mi
Last recorded249,831 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 JHV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 249,831 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to o/s/ outer sill

front reg plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 249,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to o/s/ outer sill

front reg plate cracked

n/s/r brake disc signs of overheating

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 245,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre going bald on inner edge

Offside washer jet not spraying widscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2013 245,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre going bald on inner edge

Offside washer jet not spraying widscreen

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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KP03 JHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KP03 JHV, 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 KP03 JHV registered?

KP03 JHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is KP03 JHV safe to buy?

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