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SC03 RHV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

285,926 mi
Last recorded285,926 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 285,926 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s nner cv gaiter split.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 285,926 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s nner cv gaiter split.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 258,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2012 258,769 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2011 214,262 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 214,262 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 184,022 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 184,022 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 167,157 miles

battery insecure

battery insecure.

nearside & offside front disc getting low

offside front inner c.v boot starting to deterioate.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 167,154 miles

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

battery insecure

battery insecure.

nearside & offside front disc getting low

offside front inner c.v boot starting to deterioate.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 148,119 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 148,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 133,827 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 133,817 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 112,217 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,090 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 94,250 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 75,838 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 RHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV registered?

SC03 RHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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