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OY53 GVT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

353,223 mi
Last recorded353,223 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 GVT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 353,223 miles

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 16 Jan 2012 353,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 320,566 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 290,094 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 259,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 232,768 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 232,768 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 200,135 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 167,815 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 135,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 105,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 74,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 72,827 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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OY53 GVT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OY53 GVT, 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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OY53 GVT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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