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RJ53 HRE

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,936 mi
Last recorded102,936 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 HRE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,936 miles

all four brake discs are in poor condition

both rear wheels make a rough, grinding noise when rotated

front number plate is in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

all four brake discs are in poor condition

both rear wheels make a rough, grinding noise when rotated

front number plate is in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2013 95,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside headlamp image poor

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2011 87,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 76,339 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 76,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,770 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 67,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,731 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,443 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,702 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 45,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 28,995 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RJ53 HRE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJ53 HRE, 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 RJ53 HRE registered?

RJ53 HRE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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