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OY03 EAM

2003 Peugeot 406

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,724 mi
Last recorded99,724 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 EAM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,051 miles

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

O/s/r brake disc corroding. RBT indicates slight fluctuating on o/s/r brake.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,104 miles

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

handbrake travel close to limit

rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,668 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 83,668 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 79,289 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 79,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,319 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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OY03 EAM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY03 EAM, 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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OY03 EAM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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