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YB52 GYY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,293 mi
Last recorded200,293 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 GYY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 200,293 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2020
Pass 29 Jan 2019 167,010 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 142,463 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 140,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 141,668 miles

engine noisey rapping

main light swtch stalk loose /worn

Fail 22 Jan 2014 141,665 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine noisey rapping

main light swtch stalk loose /worn

Pass 30 Jan 2013 132,302 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2013 132,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 120,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 109,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs presure worn

Pass 9 Feb 2010 102,171 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,988 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,427 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 62,419 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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YB52 GYY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB52 GYY, 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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YB52 GYY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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