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LN03 SWV

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,595 mi
Last recorded149,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 SWV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 149,595 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 149,591 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front suspension top bearing siezed

Fail 15 May 2012 138,662 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust emissions past not print

Pass 15 May 2012 138,662 miles

exhaust emissions past not print

Fail 10 May 2012 138,421 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

vehicle chassis section and brakepipes are underesald

Fail 19 May 2011 127,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 127,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 120,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 109,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 97,545 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,186 miles

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,413 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 68,413 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 SWV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

LN03 SWV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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