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SC03 GYU

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,584 mi
Last recorded224,584 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 GYU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 224,584 miles

engine very oily underneath

exhaust becoming slightly smokey

front suspension feels slightly hard

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2008 184,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 174,958 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 174,958 miles

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

front disc.s heavily lipped

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2007 160,454 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 160,454 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 139,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 123,636 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 105,021 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 104,832 miles

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

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

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 GYU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

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

Is SC03 GYU safe to buy?

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