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A4 EEO

1996 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,209 mi
Last recorded107,209 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 406121,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 EEO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 107,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 104,962 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,443 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,285 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 100,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,063 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,222 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 89,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,854 miles

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

Oil wetness under offside engine / sub frame

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,281 miles

Front nearside washers - 1 jet lazy

Offside handbrake cable outer covering wearing through where cable sits in support clip

slight wear / free play in drivers seat mechanism

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,823 miles

advice oil leak on engine

brake pads 70% worn advice

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 63,118 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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A4 EEO is a 1996 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 121,521 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 A4 EEO, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 EEO registered?

A4 EEO is a 1996 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is A4 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 EEO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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