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SY03 RYA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,343 mi
Last recorded240,343 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 RYA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 240,343 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 240,166 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/ head lamp broken

o/s/r suspention link has slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2009 230,366 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 212,512 miles

Oil leak

metalic noise rear brakes when spinning but not low brake pads

n/s/r handbrake low

slight kick back on brake pedal

Pass 6 Mar 2007 166,192 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 110,115 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 RYA 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 83.3%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

SY03 RYA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is SY03 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 RYA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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