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SV53 WHH

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,919 mi
Last recorded36,919 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 WHH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,919 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes at front slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 36,919 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front to rear brake pipes at front slightly corroded

Centre exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,354 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Nov 2013 34,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,850 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 31,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,733 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

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

SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,996 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,095 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 25,095 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust rear box fouling wheel arch cover

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,405 miles

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,996 miles

EXHAUST REAR SECTION SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

SMALL CUTS AT L/H/F OUTER TYRE WALL.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,636 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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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SV53 WHH 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 69.2%.

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 SV53 WHH, 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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SV53 WHH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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