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SF53 NNP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 NNP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010
Pass 30 Sep 2008 204,063 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 204,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 165,779 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 164,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2006 119,752 miles

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

column switch for lights and indicators is worn and may cause lights to come on inappropriatley if it wears much more

horn volume is just acceptable

Fail 12 Sep 2006 119,609 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Horn is weaker than normal

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

column mounted light/indicator switch is worn and may cause lighting problems if gets any worse

Fail 12 Sep 2006 119,609 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

column mounted light/indicator switch is worn and may cause lighting problems if it gets worse

horn tone is weaker than normal (currently loud enough)

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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SF53 NNP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SF53 NNP, 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 SF53 NNP registered?

SF53 NNP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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