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WV53 OUY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,200 mi
Last recorded226,200 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 OUY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 226,200 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 226,080 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 215,218 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 201,900 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 191,153 miles

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 11 Jul 2011 190,566 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f fog light insecure

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 6 Jul 2010 166,895 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 142,319 miles

Offside handbrake reading low

Fail 14 Jul 2009 141,981 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside handbrake reading low

Pass 21 Jul 2008 112,455 miles

emmisions high but passed smoke meter

nearside front bottom ball joint gator split

offside front track rod end gator split

offside front wiper blade starting to split on ends

Fail 21 Jul 2008 112,442 miles

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

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

emmisions high but passed smoke meter

nearside front bottom ball joint gator split

offside front track rod end gator split

offside front wiper blade starting to split on ends

oil leaks on engine

Pass 12 Jul 2007 85,492 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 65,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 45,025 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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WV53 OUY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV53 OUY, 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 WV53 OUY registered?

WV53 OUY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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