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NG03 VLE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,112 mi
Last recorded90,112 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 VLE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2016 90,112 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure possible air in system (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy possible air in system (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring snapped (3.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing seized and rubber worn (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing tie bar that fits on the front side of the rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill "Big patch needed" (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cables frayed

indicator stalk becoming weak, may not last long

nearside front brake wear indicator wire snapped

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,003 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 130,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 118,560 miles

both rear tyres inside walls cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2008 118,446 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inside walls cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2006 98,570 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 95,967 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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NG03 VLE 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 83.3%.

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 NG03 VLE, 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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NG03 VLE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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