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SB03 JYP

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

255,228 mi
Last recorded255,228 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 JYP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 255,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 244,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 224,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2014 224,718 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 213,171 miles

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

o/s dash board under tray insecure and may affect pedal operation

Pass 11 May 2012 198,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 11 May 2011 181,288 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

indicator switch worn

Pass 11 May 2010 160,834 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 142,473 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch splash shield

Fail 8 May 2009 142,273 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch splash shield

Pass 9 May 2008 117,707 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 117,685 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 93,226 miles

'school transport' sign should be moved from swept area of windscreen

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

borderline pass on smoke emissions

both wiper blades starting to split

signs that both front wheels contact inner wing splash sheilds

Pass 12 May 2006 66,130 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 JYP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JYP, 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 JYP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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