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SB03 EOD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

338,202 mi
Last recorded338,202 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 EOD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 338,202 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2012 338,202 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2012 320,330 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 320,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 302,528 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 302,506 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 290,211 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering rack tie arm

Fail 27 May 2011 290,211 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside front steering rack tie arm

Pass 19 Apr 2011 289,144 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 289,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 284,446 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 284,446 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 271,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 261,746 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 261,740 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 251,363 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 251,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 241,549 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 224,095 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 185,379 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 185,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 147,568 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 147,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 112,172 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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SB03 EOD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SB03 EOD, 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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SB03 EOD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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