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LN03 SMV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,597 mi
Last recorded153,597 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 SMV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2018 153,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 147,204 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 137,077 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 137,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 127,202 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 127,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 121,811 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

play on n/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2013 112,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,042 miles

Front & rear discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 109,042 miles

Front & rear discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 106,627 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs x 2

Fail 2 Sep 2011 106,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs x 2

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,909 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 97,907 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 86,765 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,151 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 69,867 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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LN03 SMV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LN03 SMV, 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 LN03 SMV registered?

LN03 SMV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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