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SC03 GVN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,576 mi
Last recorded186,576 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 GVN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 186,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2017 182,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2017 182,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2016 176,089 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 176,089 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear seatbelt not working - jammed (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 170,522 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front strut top bearing partially seized

nearside rear hub lower bush worn

nearside rear tyre perished

underside undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2015 170,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front strut top bearing partially seized

nearside rear hub lower bush worn

nearside rear tyre perished

underside undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2014 164,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

slight corrosion on under side

Pass 24 Jun 2013 156,932 miles

washer not working near side

Fail 17 Jun 2013 156,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

washer not working near side

Pass 18 Jun 2012 148,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti roll bar rear corroded

slight play in rear off side supension joint

Fail 18 Jun 2012 148,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti roll bar rear corroded

slight play in rear off side supension joint

Pass 10 Jun 2011 141,033 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front discs getting rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2010 132,681 miles

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 28 May 2009 121,277 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 121,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 98,890 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 98,890 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 83,905 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 83,707 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 68,476 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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SC03 GVN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SC03 GVN, 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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SC03 GVN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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