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SA53 LZN

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,841 mi
Last recorded212,841 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 LZN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 212,841 miles

nearside front anti roll bar ball joints worn

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Fail 12 Jun 2009 212,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front anti roll bar ball joints worn

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Jun 2008 202,656 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 202,648 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 181,939 miles

Air Bag Light Illuminated

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

Whee3l Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2007 181,939 miles

Air Bag Light Illuminated

Whee3l Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2007 181,929 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Air Bag Light Illuminated

Whee3l Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2007 160,170 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 142,278 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 124,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SA53 LZN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA53 LZN, 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 SA53 LZN registered?

SA53 LZN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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