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YS53 RVV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,735 mi
Last recorded127,735 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 RVV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 127,735 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 127,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 116,929 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 116,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn camber bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,937 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,616 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 97,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,635 miles

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

rear seats folded down at time of test as pet cage fitted, unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,555 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 66,653 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,334 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,734 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,144 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 56,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,052 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,037 miles

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

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

rear seats load at time of test † †o/s wiper split on ends † †rear discs slightly scored † †front discs corroded on egdes † †rear silencer corroded † †cut in n/s/r tyre

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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YS53 RVV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YS53 RVV, 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 YS53 RVV registered?

YS53 RVV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 RVV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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