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KW03 NNJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

260,507 mi
Last recorded260,507 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 NNJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 260,507 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

scabbing/damage to body

Fail 16 May 2012 260,507 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre 2mm and tread / sidewall slightly damaged

scabbing/damage to body

Pass 27 May 2011 238,111 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 238,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 224,283 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 223,451 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 193,191 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 193,182 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 155,537 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 121,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 88,241 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 88,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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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KW03 NNJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KW03 NNJ, 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 KW03 NNJ registered?

KW03 NNJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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