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SH03 DVB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,375 mi
Last recorded77,375 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 DVB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,375 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 77,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,747 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 70,747 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,701 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,926 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 45,926 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 17,850 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,162 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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SH03 DVB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SH03 DVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH03 DVB registered?

SH03 DVB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is SH03 DVB safe to buy?

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