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NL03 RRU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,908 mi
Last recorded121,908 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 RRU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,908 miles

N/S mirror glass damaged.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 121,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S mirror glass damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 113,334 miles

N/S door mirror glass damaged.

Odd wheel rim on N/S/R.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 113,334 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Odd wheel rim on O/S/R.

N/S door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,082 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 101,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2011 98,327 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 98,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,264 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 94,264 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,861 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 89,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 80,463 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 80,463 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 72,287 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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NL03 RRU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 RRU, 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 NL03 RRU registered?

NL03 RRU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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