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LY52 RTV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,908 mi
Last recorded171,908 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 RTV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 171,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 163,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 163,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 153,983 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 153,983 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 141,735 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 141,611 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 124,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level becoming low

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake performance uneven

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2010 108,912 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 100,207 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,237 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 78,827 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 63,822 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 53,035 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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LY52 RTV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LY52 RTV, 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 LY52 RTV registered?

LY52 RTV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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