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SL53 EOB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

206,869 mi
Last recorded206,869 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 EOB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 206,869 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 184,486 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 170,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 154,799 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 142,546 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 123,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 123,376 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 112,232 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 85,968 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,480 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 58,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SL53 EOB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL53 EOB, 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 SL53 EOB registered?

SL53 EOB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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