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LW03 HHT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

227,043 mi
Last recorded227,043 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 HHT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2017 227,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion on sills

corrosion rear chassis

corrosion rear inner arches

corrosion rear inner sills

corrosion rear sub frame

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

nearside c.v gaitor deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear tyre wearing inside

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre close to limit worn inside

offside rear tyre close to limit worn inside

slight wear offside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Nov 2015 217,183 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 217,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 180,614 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 157,711 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT HUB/WHEEL BEARING

Fail 29 Nov 2013 157,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

REAR SUSPENSION RUSTING,EXHAUST RUSTING,FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED,O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE,FRONT BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN,FRONT ABS WIRES FOULING TYRES

Pass 29 Nov 2012 117,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,806 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2010 83,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,951 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,653 miles

offside front inner brake pad worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2008 69,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front inner brake pad worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,843 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 60,843 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 48,174 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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LW03 HHT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LW03 HHT, 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 LW03 HHT registered?

LW03 HHT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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