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LM03 LLA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,966 mi
Last recorded96,966 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 LLA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear tyres cracking sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,819 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,939 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 81,907 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

advised rear brake discs show corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,415 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 72,415 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres close too limit

Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,316 miles

centre to rear exhaust section becoming rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,840 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 44,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,035 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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LM03 LLA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LM03 LLA, 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 LM03 LLA registered?

LM03 LLA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is LM03 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 LLA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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