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SW03 LHX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,921 mi
Last recorded70,921 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 LHX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,921 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,137 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2007 53,338 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 53,338 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,515 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 41,515 miles

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

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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SW03 LHX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW03 LHX, 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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How do I check the history of SW03 LHX?

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What year was SW03 LHX registered?

SW03 LHX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is SW03 LHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 LHX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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