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OY03 HCL

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,079 mi
Last recorded82,079 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 HCL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

mil lamp on

near side rear tyre geting low on tread on outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2014 82,079 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

mil lamp on

near side rear tyre geting low on tread on outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 74,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,916 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 65,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,605 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate scuffed

near side front fog lamp cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,734 miles

Advise off side front headlamp mounting slight cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,384 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 33,384 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,830 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,059 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 22,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HCL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OY03 HCL, 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 OY03 HCL registered?

OY03 HCL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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