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OV53 YOP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,769 mi
Last recorded193,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 YOP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 193,769 miles

Reverse lights are on

Fail 15 Jun 2012 193,766 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Reverse lights are on

Pass 2 Dec 2009 12,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 122,967 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 106,179 miles

nearside front rollbar link joint worn

nearside of steering rack,gearbox & undertray wet with what appears to be gear oil

offside rear upper radius link arm inner bushes worn

Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,589 miles

NOTE! timing belt due replacement soon if not already done!

nearside rear tyre worn smooth outer edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2006 68,698 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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OV53 YOP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OV53 YOP, 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 OV53 YOP registered?

OV53 YOP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is OV53 YOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 YOP shows 7 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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