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RE03 WGU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,406 mi
Last recorded171,406 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 171,406 miles

Front discs moderately worn

Indicator swtich worn advise replacement

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 May 2012 171,401 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Front discs moderately worn

Indicator swtich worn advise replacement

Rear discs corroded

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 158,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 141,818 miles

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

corrosion front and rear brake discs.

offside front anti roll bar link top bush spilt

Pass 22 Jun 2009 119,590 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 119,590 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 99,484 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 99,484 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 79,784 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,810 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 WGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver 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 RE03 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

RE03 WGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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