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SH03 JKV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,478 mi
Last recorded148,478 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 148,478 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 148,372 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

O/S/F/ BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Pass 11 Jul 2017 142,464 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

engine leaking oil.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 135,347 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 135,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 130,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2014 121,637 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 111,654 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 111,654 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 101,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 90,799 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 80,416 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 80,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,142 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 68,516 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 68,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 65,218 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 53,149 miles

rear brake disk's (inner) starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jan 2007 53,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake disk's (inner) starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,433 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 45,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SH03 JKV, 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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SH03 JKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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