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SA03 XDB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,170 mi
Last recorded155,170 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 155,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear small tie-rod end slightly worn.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 155,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear small tie-rod end slightly worn.

Pass 20 May 2008 126,048 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2008 125,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 85,132 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,437 miles

advise . slight play at nsr longitudional arm

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 XDB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA03 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

SA03 XDB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is SA03 XDB safe to buy?

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