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WP03 EAC

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,135 mi
Last recorded188,135 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 EAC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 188,135 miles

blow from exhaust downpipe flex joint

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer edge

offside rear tyres near wear bars

scratches on windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2010 163,722 miles

both front outer CV gaiters split

Fail 19 Aug 2010 163,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front outer CV gaiters split

Pass 8 Jul 2009 139,442 miles

engine cover insecure

front number plate faded

play in both front drop link ball joints

rear foot and hand brake readings close to limit

slight scratching on windscreen

wear in both front brake discs

Fail 7 Jul 2009 139,442 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover insecure

front number plate faded

play in both front drop link ball joints

rear foot and hand brake readings close to limit

slight scratching on windscreen

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2008 115,602 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 91,144 miles

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

air bag light on

slight scoring on offside rear disc

Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,825 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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WP03 EAC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WP03 EAC, 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 WP03 EAC registered?

WP03 EAC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is WP03 EAC safe to buy?

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