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NY52 VBP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,878 mi
Last recorded166,878 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 VBP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 166,878 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 163,699 miles

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

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 9 Nov 2015 160,315 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 156,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 152,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 148,342 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,179 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 14,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 136,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 123,998 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 115,145 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 105,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 105,889 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 93,677 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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NY52 VBP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NY52 VBP, 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 NY52 VBP registered?

NY52 VBP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is NY52 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY52 VBP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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