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NA03 SWZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,388 mi
Last recorded172,388 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 SWZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 172,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r sill damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2014 172,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r sill damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2013 160,363 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 160,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 143,497 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 133,166 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 133,165 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 86,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,123 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 64,076 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,385 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,102 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 56,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,477 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Oct 2008 49,474 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,971 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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NA03 SWZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NA03 SWZ, 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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NA03 SWZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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