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RO03 CYL

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,098 mi
Last recorded207,098 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 CYL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 207,098 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 206,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 187,319 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 186,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 157,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 150,136 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 150,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 126,464 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 116,754 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 116,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 114,127 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 106,802 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 105,850 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 89,474 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 89,461 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 89,461 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 74,914 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 74,905 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,433 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 71,433 miles

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

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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RO03 CYL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RO03 CYL, 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 RO03 CYL registered?

RO03 CYL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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