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NU03 HXV

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,399 mi
Last recorded163,399 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 HXV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 163,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 144,263 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 144,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 137,073 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 137,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 130,440 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 130,440 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 124,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 117,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 1,480 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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NU03 HXV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NU03 HXV, 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 NU03 HXV registered?

NU03 HXV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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