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KV03 RUJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,027 mi
Last recorded98,027 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 98,027 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,872 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 85,872 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,399 miles

engine under tray insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2012 72,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

engine under tray insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,694 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,579 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 59,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,385 miles

plastic covers fitted to underbody impairing proper inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,290 miles

ns front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 May 2007 40,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,594 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 32,567 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 RUJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

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

Is KV03 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 RUJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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