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SB52 USP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,597 mi
Last recorded195,597 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 USP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 195,597 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 195,594 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 179,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 161,922 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 161,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 146,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 145,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,700 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 21,700 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 117,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 86,972 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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SB52 USP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SB52 USP, 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 SB52 USP registered?

SB52 USP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is SB52 USP safe to buy?

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