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SA03 FDE

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,711 mi
Last recorded121,711 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 FDE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,711 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 121,706 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 114,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,928 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 102,105 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 96,583 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 89,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,704 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,324 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,982 miles

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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SA03 FDE 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 84.6%.

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 SA03 FDE, 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 SA03 FDE registered?

SA03 FDE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is SA03 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 FDE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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