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LC03 OTM

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,077 mi
Last recorded142,077 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 OTM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 142,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 135,127 miles

rear brake discs corroding

rear service brake poor effort

Fail 11 Nov 2013 135,123 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside parking brake poor effort

rear brake discs corroding

rear service brake poor effort

Pass 31 Oct 2012 128,748 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 128,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,511 miles

1) slight exchaust blow 2) n/s/r tyre requires inflation

Pass 13 May 2011 95,969 miles

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)

front discs worn

Pass 6 May 2010 86,885 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 86,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,983 miles

rear exhaust joint pipe work is corroding badly

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,968 miles

near side drive shaft leaking oil

Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,361 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LC03 OTM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC03 OTM, 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 LC03 OTM registered?

LC03 OTM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is LC03 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 OTM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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