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RE03 LYW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,815 mi
Last recorded147,815 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 LYW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 147,815 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 147,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 138,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

o.s.front abs ring cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2011 128,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 128,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 118,845 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 110,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 100,596 miles

front wipers worn

Fail 21 Apr 2008 100,579 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade worn

Offside wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Mar 2007 89,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,629 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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RE03 LYW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE03 LYW, 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 RE03 LYW registered?

RE03 LYW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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The MOT history for RE03 LYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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