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VA03 WYP

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,321 mi
Last recorded129,321 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 WYP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 129,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 126,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 120,832 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 120,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 114,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 112,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 105,773 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 97,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 97,813 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,662 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 72,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,127 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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VA03 WYP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA03 WYP, 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 VA03 WYP registered?

VA03 WYP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is VA03 WYP safe to buy?

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