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RA03 JCJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,286 mi
Last recorded166,286 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 JCJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 166,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 158,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 147,381 miles

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

O/S front sill has some damage

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 147,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S front sill has some damage

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 132,208 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 132,206 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 118,484 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 118,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 104,142 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 103,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear damage repaired

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,227 miles

rear damage repaired

Pass 6 Feb 2008 96,441 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 81,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,342 miles

evidence of front end accident damage †

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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RA03 JCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA03 JCJ, 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 RA03 JCJ registered?

RA03 JCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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