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R104 TUY

1998 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,542 mi
Last recorded169,542 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 406116,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 TUY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2008 169,542 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2008 169,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2006 159,261 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 159,261 miles

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

n/s/f mirror glass missing

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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R104 TUY is a 1998 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,325 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 R104 TUY, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R104 TUY registered?

R104 TUY is a 1998 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R104 TUY safe to buy?

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