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LY03 OEL

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,546 mi
Last recorded113,546 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 OEL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,857 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 96,857 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,081 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,661 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,558 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 70,558 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,881 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 52,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,893 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,154 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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LY03 OEL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY03 OEL, 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 LY03 OEL registered?

LY03 OEL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is LY03 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 OEL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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