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SC03 GYR

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,236 mi
Last recorded217,236 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 GYR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 217,236 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 212,619 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 212,618 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 199,535 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 199,535 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 184,682 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 184,493 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 169,189 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 159,913 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 159,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 153,002 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 148,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 141,466 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 129,240 miles

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

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 GYR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GYR, 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 GYR registered?

SC03 GYR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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