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VN03 XRV

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 XRV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 84,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust blow to centre and rear silencers

Pass 23 May 2017 76,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,920 miles

indicator switch worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,364 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 33,672 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,138 miles

front wiper blades just starting to splitt at ends.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,881 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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VN03 XRV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VN03 XRV, 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 VN03 XRV registered?

VN03 XRV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is VN03 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN03 XRV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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