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NU03 NMA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,315 mi
Last recorded176,315 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 NMA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 176,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 154,051 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 148,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 134,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 124,507 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,080 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,997 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs worn/pitted-pads ok

Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,534 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 65,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,511 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 55,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,221 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,157 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 NMA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NMA, 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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NU03 NMA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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