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OV52 RZF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,131 mi
Last recorded149,131 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 RZF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 149,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 147,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 142,666 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 142,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 137,585 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 137,582 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 131,087 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 127,322 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 127,319 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OV52 RZF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV52 RZF, 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 OV52 RZF registered?

OV52 RZF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is OV52 RZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 RZF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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