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PJ03 BYR

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

234,413 mi
Last recorded234,413 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 BYR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 234,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 202,156 miles

play in steering rack

slight exhaust leak down pipe

Fail 2 Mar 2009 201,775 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack

slight exhaust leak down pipe

Pass 14 Mar 2008 165,916 miles

front flexi exhaust pipe leaking

park brake moves from side to side

play in steering arms

Fail 8 Mar 2008 165,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front flexi exhaust pipe leaking

park brake moves from side to side

play in steering arms

Pass 17 Mar 2007 118,168 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 118,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

play in n/s and o/s track rod ends †n/s front lower ball jiont has very slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2006 90,201 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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PJ03 BYR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ03 BYR, 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 PJ03 BYR registered?

PJ03 BYR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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