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SJ53 LBN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,999 mi
Last recorded188,999 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 LBN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 188,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 179,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 171,113 miles

o/s/f top strut bearing is tight

Fail 27 Mar 2013 171,113 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f top strut bearing is tight

Pass 28 Mar 2012 163,482 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 163,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 156,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 156,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 147,941 miles

front discs poor

front pads at 3m/m

n/s/f tyre worn @ edges

slight play on o/s rack arm

Fail 20 Mar 2010 147,941 miles

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

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

front discs poor

front pads at 3m/m

n/s/f tyre worn @ edges

slight play on o/s rack arm

Pass 12 Nov 2008 136,949 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 136,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 127,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 127,655 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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SJ53 LBN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ53 LBN, 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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SJ53 LBN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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