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PL03 MYT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,072 mi
Last recorded178,072 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 MYT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2014 178,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 178,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 153,569 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 153,448 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,232 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2011 65,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,983 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 51,035 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 51,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,257 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 42,257 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,473 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,598 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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PL03 MYT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PL03 MYT, 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 PL03 MYT registered?

PL03 MYT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is PL03 MYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 MYT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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