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RA03 WTL

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,679 mi
Last recorded160,679 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 160,679 miles

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

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 160,679 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 143,152 miles

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front discs corroded and worn

slight movement in offside rear top arm ball joint

Pass 2 Feb 2012 143,152 miles

front discs corroded and worn

slight movement in offside rear top arm ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2010 121,854 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front no.plate cracked

poor body repairs to offside front and nearside rear

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 14 Jan 2010 115,861 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 115,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 108,695 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged not affecting light output

Pass 24 Jan 2008 97,932 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 88,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WTL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

RA03 WTL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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