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PL03 TTU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,546 mi
Last recorded116,546 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 TTU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 116,546 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,634 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 111,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 107,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 96,197 miles

passengers wiper blade slightly torn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 30 May 2008 96,086 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passengers wiper blade slightly torn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 30 May 2007 81,153 miles

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

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

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

front pads and discs worn

n/s/rear tyre 2.5mm legal limit 1,6mm

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,107 miles

O/S/F , N/S/F & N/S/R TYRES ALL AT 3.0MM , ** O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT @ 1.6MM **

Fail 6 Jun 2006 64,107 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

O/S/F , N/S/F & N/S/R TYRES ALL AT 3.0MM , ** O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT @ 1.6MM **

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TTU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

PL03 TTU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is PL03 TTU safe to buy?

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