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YP52 VRD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,039 mi
Last recorded169,039 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 VRD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 169,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 153,977 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 143,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 143,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 133,765 miles

rear screen washer not working

Fail 31 Mar 2011 133,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear screen washer not working

Pass 6 Apr 2010
Pass 30 Jun 2008 118,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 118,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,393 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 5 Jul 2006 54,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,291 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,309 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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YP52 VRD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP52 VRD, 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 YP52 VRD registered?

YP52 VRD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is YP52 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 VRD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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