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KV03 RMY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,105 mi
Last recorded132,105 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 RMY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 132,105 miles

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Offside front tyre scubbed on the inner edge

Offside rear disc corroded

Screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2012 132,081 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Offside front tyre scubbed on the inner edge

Offside rear disc corroded

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2011 120,619 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 120,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 97,153 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 97,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,142 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 97,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 233,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 202,114 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 202,112 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2009 166,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

near side rear wheel binding slightly

rear brake pad anti rattle clips incorrectly fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2009 166,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

near side rear wheel binding slightly

rear brake pad anti rattle clips incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2008 127,473 miles

hand brake req att now

Fail 13 Feb 2008 127,472 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

hand brake req att now

Pass 21 Mar 2007 94,835 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 71,849 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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KV03 RMY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KV03 RMY, 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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KV03 RMY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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