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RA52 NHU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,467 mi
Last recorded165,467 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 NHU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 165,467 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes splitting

engine oil leak

suggest tracking check

Fail 7 Mar 2016 165,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm and play in joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front anti roll bar d bushes splitting

both front discs corroded inner face

engine oil leak

suggest tracking check

Pass 5 Mar 2015 160,995 miles

both front discs corroded and worn inner face

engine oil leak

front pads worn

Fail 4 Mar 2015 160,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front discs corroded and worn inner face

engine oil leak

front pads worn

Pass 18 Feb 2014 156,083 miles

front brake discs corroded inner side

slight play in off side rear wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2013 150,312 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 150,309 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 12 Mar 2012 144,149 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 144,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 138,434 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 132,039 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 132,039 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 118,559 miles

rear number plate fading

Pass 31 Jan 2008 99,882 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 99,882 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 82,219 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 82,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake pads getting low.

slight inbalance front brakes.

Fail 27 Jan 2006 62,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind on front

Pass 27 Jan 2006 62,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind on front

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 NHU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RA52 NHU, 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 NHU registered?

RA52 NHU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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