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KV03 RTX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,814 mi
Last recorded199,814 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 199,814 miles

very slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 174,265 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 174,203 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

as damage to piant and body work near side front of vehicle

fire extinguisher missing

first aid kit missing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 141,142 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,194 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 106,191 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,352 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 80,300 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,442 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 78,442 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 78,439 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,751 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,144 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 46,144 miles

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

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 RTX 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 60%.

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

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