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YW52 NRX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

198,310 mi
Last recorded198,310 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 NRX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 198,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 198,299 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 179,949 miles

oil leaks @ engine

Fail 23 Jul 2015 179,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks @ engine

Pass 24 Jul 2014 152,404 miles

o/s/r number plate lamp lens missing

oil leaks @ engine

Fail 24 Jul 2014 152,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r number plate lamp lens missing

oil leaks @ engine

Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,518 miles

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 132,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 108,475 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres very worn inner edges on limit

o/s/r disc very corroded

oil leak @ engine over steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2012 108,467 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres very worn inner edges on limit

o/s/r disc very corroded

oil leak @ engine over steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2011 89,380 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 89,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,419 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,132 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,459 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,459 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,577 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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YW52 NRX 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 63.2%.

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 YW52 NRX, 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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YW52 NRX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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