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KV03 RNX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,869 mi
Last recorded161,869 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 RNX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 161,869 miles

Oil leak

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust interim centre after catalyst heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge void of tread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Timing belt?

Fail 4 Oct 2016 161,869 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Offside (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (1.8)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing Offside rear lower brake pin clip (3.5.1l)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust interim centre after catalyst heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge void of tread

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Timing belt?

Pass 20 Oct 2015 140,038 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded at joint into rear section

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 139,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust centre section corroded at joint into rear section

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 118,042 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion to exhaust front section near catalyst

timing belt??

Fail 20 Oct 2014 118,042 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light corrosion to exhaust front section near catalyst

timing belt??

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,905 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

timing belt??

Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,927 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,549 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,697 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,446 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,325 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 31,316 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RNX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KV03 RNX, 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 KV03 RNX registered?

KV03 RNX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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