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E406 FSO

1988 Peugeot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

191,665 mi
Last recorded191,665 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot Express175,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE406 FSO
MakePeugeot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 191,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2010 191,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 186,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 186,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 186,850 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r tyre soft

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Express?

Based on 1,282 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
1,753
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
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E406 FSO is a 1988 Peugeot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 175,612 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 Express fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E406 FSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Peugeot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E406 FSO is a 1988 Peugeot Express, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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