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RO03 TVC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

170,499 mi
Last recorded170,499 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 170,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside windscreen slightly scratced by wiper

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 170,498 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside windscreen slighly scratched by wiper

Pass 23 May 2011 161,411 miles

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

child saet fitted tested to readly accessible parts

Fail 19 May 2011 161,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child saet fitted tested to readly accessible parts

Pass 4 May 2010 152,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

front and rear number plates are misleading' The O and the 0 are the same character. The car appears to have its factory original plates on it.

Fail 4 May 2010 152,622 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S/R seat head rest is not fitted

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates are misleading' The O and the 0 are the same character. The car appears to have its factory original plates on it.

Pass 1 May 2009 142,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear lens slightly damaged

Fail 1 May 2009 142,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear lens slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2008 132,934 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 132,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 116,640 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 116,640 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre at limit

Pass 6 Apr 2006 90,527 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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 TVC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

RO03 TVC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RO03 TVC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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