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SA03 XCU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,852 mi
Last recorded160,852 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 XCU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 160,852 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 133,951 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 133,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 101,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 91,968 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 82,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,686 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,031 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,909 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 72,158 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 XCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

SA03 XCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SA03 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 XCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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