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SH03 YTE

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

214,569 mi
Last recorded214,569 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YTE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 214,569 miles

Child seats fitted to rear unable to check seat belts fully

Squeek from front unable to detect

Fail 3 May 2016 214,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer handbrake cable worn

oil leak from unknown soarce

Pass 17 Jun 2015 208,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 204,135 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 204,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 199,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 182,615 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 161,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 142,677 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 122,092 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 122,092 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,363 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 87,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 74,938 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 YTE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

SH03 YTE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is SH03 YTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 YTE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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