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OV03 OUL

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,183 mi
Last recorded147,183 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 OUL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 147,183 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 147,183 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,204 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 137,513 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 137,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 131,405 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 131,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 127,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 123,603 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 120,047 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 109,147 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 109,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 104,252 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 104,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front ABS cable chafing on tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 98,791 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 98,659 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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)

Pass 9 May 2006 91,008 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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OV03 OUL 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 64.7%.

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 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 OV03 OUL, 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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OV03 OUL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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