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SH03 JHE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,784 mi
Last recorded245,784 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 JHE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 245,784 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 237,176 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 213,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 213,596 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 187,751 miles

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

engine smokes. ok at time of test

high front brake imbalance

knocking to front pos engine mount

os front lower outer ball joint worn

os front seat runners worn

Fail 12 Mar 2008 187,751 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine smokes. ok at time of test

high front brake imbalance

knocking to front pos engine mount

os front lower outer ball joint worn

os front seat runners worn

Pass 27 Mar 2007 151,912 miles

os front seat runners/linkage worn

os front tyre worn on inner edge

os hand brake effort low

Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,606 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 16,606 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JHE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JHE, 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 SH03 JHE registered?

SH03 JHE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is SH03 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 JHE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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