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YR03 NWC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,751 mi
Last recorded203,751 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 NWC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 203,751 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 190,861 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 173,383 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 173,379 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 142,073 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 106,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 106,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 73,233 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 73,233 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 62,698 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,698 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,933 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 27,790 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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YR03 NWC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR03 NWC, 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 YR03 NWC registered?

YR03 NWC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 NWC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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