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FE04 RAU

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,819 mi
Last recorded121,819 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 RAU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 121,819 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 121,817 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 18 Feb 2017 79,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,242 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn ?

o/s/f door stop noise

Fail 8 Jul 2014 58,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn ?

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f door stop noise

Fail 11 Jul 2013 58,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f door stop noise

Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,492 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 54,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,676 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have slight tears

Fail 5 Mar 2011 50,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have slight tears

Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,276 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,392 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,249 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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FE04 RAU is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,000 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 FE04 RAU, 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 22 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE04 RAU registered?

FE04 RAU is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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