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RA52 MDN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

312,419 mi
Last recorded312,419 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 MDN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 312,419 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 299,908 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 299,878 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 284,831 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear top side inop

Pass 21 Feb 2011 272,433 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,503 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 257,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 244,091 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 229,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 229,071 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 213,669 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 213,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 197,252 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 182,967 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 182,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 167,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 152,002 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 138,795 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 124,873 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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RA52 MDN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RA52 MDN, 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 RA52 MDN registered?

RA52 MDN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is RA52 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 MDN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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