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SV03 XRU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,940 mi
Last recorded170,940 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 XRU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 170,940 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 155,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 140,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 123,491 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 103,737 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,676 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 75,667 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SV03 XRU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SV03 XRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV03 XRU registered?

SV03 XRU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is SV03 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 XRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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