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SC03 GVG

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,860 mi
Last recorded183,860 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 GVG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 183,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear and nearside front tyres tread low 3mm

Pass 26 Jul 2016 169,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 150,977 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 137,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,527 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade starting to smear the windscreen slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,001 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,870 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,594 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,266 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 75,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,796 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2007 51,793 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2006 37,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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SC03 GVG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC03 GVG, 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 SC03 GVG registered?

SC03 GVG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is SC03 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 GVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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