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YL03 NVE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,370 mi
Last recorded124,370 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 NVE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 124,370 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 124,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 110,155 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,453 miles

front and rear brake corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing un-even

tracking requires checking

Fail 9 Jun 2011 104,453 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

front and rear brake corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing un-even

tracking requires checking

Fail 10 May 2011 104,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers seat loose

rear brakes rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2010 100,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,377 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,832 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 79,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 62,517 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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YL03 NVE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL03 NVE, 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 YL03 NVE registered?

YL03 NVE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YL03 NVE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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