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RV52 FCX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

276,473 mi
Last recorded276,473 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 FCX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2009 276,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 276,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 211,072 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 211,068 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2007 144,995 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 144,992 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 99,901 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 99,245 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 99,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil level low when presented for test,topped up

rear centre seat belt buckle trapped over webbing retaining clip,belt rendered useless

service light indicating service due now

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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RV52 FCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RV52 FCX, 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 RV52 FCX registered?

RV52 FCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is RV52 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 FCX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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