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KR03 VPV

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,871 mi
Last recorded144,871 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 VPV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 144,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 124,245 miles

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

Steel spare wheel fitted to n/s rear

front brake discs corroded but not seriously weakned

n/s and o/s upper strut bearings slightly stiff in operation

Fail 30 Mar 2011 124,245 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

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

Steel spare wheel fitted to n/s rear

front brake discs corroded but not seriously weakned

n/s and o/s upper strut bearings slightly stiff in operation

Pass 18 Mar 2010 106,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 75,568 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 44,549 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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KR03 VPV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KR03 VPV, 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 KR03 VPV registered?

KR03 VPV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is KR03 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 VPV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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