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YP52 VRL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,314 mi
Last recorded218,314 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 VRL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 218,314 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 218,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 207,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 187,356 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 187,106 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 168,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 152,829 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 125,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 102,207 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 92,482 miles

slight movement insteering rack offside and nearside headlight focus right on limit

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 VRL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP52 VRL registered?

YP52 VRL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is YP52 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 VRL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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