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YJ03 TRB

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,998 mi
Last recorded158,998 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 TRB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 158,998 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 158,607 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 147,073 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 146,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 126,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear track control arm has slight free play

Fail 16 Oct 2010 125,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear track control arm has slight free play

Pass 3 Oct 2009 111,602 miles

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

front & rear brake discs getting corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 98,876 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 98,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 88,372 miles

HAS PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 5 Oct 2007 88,372 miles

HAS PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 74,852 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 73,302 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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YJ03 TRB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ03 TRB, 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 YJ03 TRB registered?

YJ03 TRB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 TRB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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