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YK53 NLN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,361 mi
Last recorded176,361 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 NLN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 176,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 176,359 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 136,697 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 136,697 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

centre lap belt not returning

Pass 2 Dec 2009 114,602 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 114,601 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 77,340 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,096 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 44,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,239 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YK53 NLN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK53 NLN, 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 YK53 NLN registered?

YK53 NLN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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