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RJ53 VNB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,314 mi
Last recorded118,314 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 VNB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 118,314 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

cente exhaust blowing

offside front drop link worn

oil leak

play in both rear pan ard bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2017 118,301 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres close to legal limit

cente exhaust blowing

offside front drop link worn

oil leak

play in both rear pan ard bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,553 miles

both rear trailing arm bushs seperating

cente exhasut blowing

play in both rear panhard bushes

slight bad earth on nearside rear lights

slight play in neaside front drop link

Pass 19 Sep 2015 107,082 miles

Nearside noise to rear brake

Offside front drop link worn

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

front brake pads low

front discs worn

front exhaust blow

nearside rear tyre wearing one dge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 107,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside noise to rear brake

Offside front drop link worn

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

front brake pads low

front discs worn

front exhaust blow

nearside rear tyre wearing one dge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,008 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,311 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,405 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 90,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,811 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 79,808 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs poor, osf brake starting to bind & nsr,

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,174 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 71,172 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,913 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,120 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,050 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp in osr lamp,ft b/hoses part shrouded,inner rear arches & parts of boot floor covered,

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 VNB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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