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YP52 VTT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,350 mi
Last recorded188,350 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2015 188,350 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 188,350 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 174,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 174,232 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 154,959 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 154,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 132,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 132,073 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 132,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 125,104 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 125,104 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 117,675 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.O/S/R TIE BAR WORN.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 117,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.O/S/R TIE BAR WORN.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 107,222 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 107,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,524 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 95,524 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,580 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)

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

raining & engine gaurd fitted unable to make full assessment of all components

Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,580 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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)

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

raining & engine gaurd fitted unable to make full assessment of all components

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine covers fitted unable to make full assesment

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,374 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 VTT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YP52 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

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

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