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NL03 MTY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

179,456 mi
Last recorded179,456 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 MTY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 179,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 179,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 175,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 151,026 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 148,818 miles

Oil leak

nearside door sill moulding insecure

nearside front washer jet weak

rear brakes imbalance

Fail 20 Nov 2014 148,818 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside door sill moulding insecure

nearside front washer jet weak

rear brakes imbalance

Pass 21 Nov 2013 145,512 miles

clutch pedal high

indicator switch loose/worn

nearside front brake disc warped

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 145,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal high

indicator switch loose/worn

nearside front brake disc warped

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 140,803 miles

Both front brake discs slight warpage and lipped

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

Oil leak

offside front headlamp mounting broken

offside steering arm play

rear brake discs corroded

rear tailagate damaged

rear wiper juddering

Fail 3 Dec 2012 140,803 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Both front brake discs slight warpage and lipped

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside front headlamp mounting broken

offside rear inner sidelight not working

offside steering arm play

rear brake discs corroded

rear tailagate damaged

rear wiper juddering

Pass 10 Oct 2011 135,444 miles

offside headlamp mounting broken

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2011 135,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside headlamp mounting broken

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2010 129,596 miles

EML Light On

N/S/F Window Not Opperating Properly

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 129,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML Light On

N/S/F Window Not Opperating Properly

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

Fail 8 May 2009 123,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 123,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 116,581 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 116,581 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 108,901 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 78,765 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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NL03 MTY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NL03 MTY, 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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NL03 MTY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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