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SB03 JYN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,129 mi
Last recorded231,129 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 JYN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 231,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

indicator stalk is worn

offside front steering inner tie rod has play

Fail 18 Oct 2014 231,129 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

indicator stalk is worn

offside front steering inner tie rod has play

Fail 3 Oct 2014 229,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear o/s tyre worn babley on the inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 216,813 miles

bad engine oil leak

moderate wear in offside rack arm inner bush

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm,5yrs old and wearing both edges

Fail 30 Sep 2013 216,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bad engine oil leak

heavy wear to front discs

moderate wear in offside rack arm inner bush

nearside mirror glass broken

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm,5yrs old and wearing both edges

surface corr to rear discs

Pass 19 Oct 2012 211,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front steering tie rod has play

Pass 17 Oct 2011 202,037 miles

cranksharft pulley deteroirated

offside front steering tie rod end has play

Pass 16 Oct 2010 187,288 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Oct 2009 170,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 149,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 135,220 miles

Brake pad sensor wiring front off side broken

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 119,424 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 JYN 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 75%.

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 SB03 JYN, 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 JYN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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