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L22 TJS

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,740 mi
Last recorded172,740 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 TJS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 172,740 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light lens slight crack (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 172,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2017 171,639 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 170,184 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly piited (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 170,184 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear lens cracked

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly piited (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 168,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 165,075 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 162,806 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 160,109 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 157,497 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 157,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 154,899 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 154,899 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 143,015 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 130,789 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 130,788 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 112,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 110,422 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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L22 TJS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L22 TJS, 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 L22 TJS registered?

L22 TJS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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