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Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front SLIGHT OIL SEAPAGE FROM OIL COOLING PIPES UNDER RADIATOR
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration SLIGHT SMOKE DETECTED BUT NOT EXESSIVE (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT DETECTED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BULB DISCOLOURED (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour BULB INCORRECT COLOUR (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front SLIGHT OIL SEAPAGE FROM OIL COOLING PIPES UNDER RADIATOR
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration SLIGHT SMOKE DETECTED BUT NOT EXESSIVE (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT DETECTED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Signs of fuel leak around fuel tank area
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Wiper split
Signs of fuel leak around fuel tank area
Offside front brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre rear mountig missing
front brake discs corroded
n/s/r brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV03 WTE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 OV03 WTE, 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 WTE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 May 2003.
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