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KV03 RVL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,922 mi
Last recorded119,922 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 119,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 117,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 112,095 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 107,270 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 107,270 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 101,254 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 101,254 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system loose at a joint

Fail 8 Jun 2010 87,788 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system loose at a joint

Fail 19 Jun 2009 78,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,479 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 70,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,738 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,175 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,701 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 RVL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

KV03 RVL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 June 2003.

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