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SY03 RXD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,563 mi
Last recorded126,563 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 RXD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 126,563 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 118,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 110,995 miles

handbrake on limit

indicator stalk weak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 103,015 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow from centre

slight play in front drop links

Fail 17 Aug 2013 103,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow from centre

slight play in front drop links

Fail 13 Sep 2012 95,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake efficiency on minimum accepted level advise attention

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake efficiency on minimum accepted level advise attention

Pass 27 Aug 2011 86,832 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 86,832 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

passenger wiper split

Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,297 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 58,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,039 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,115 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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SY03 RXD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY03 RXD, 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 SY03 RXD registered?

SY03 RXD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is SY03 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 RXD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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