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A856 GAL

1996 Peugeot 106

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,749 mi
Last recorded121,749 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 10686,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA856 GAL
MakePeugeot
Model106
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 121,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 96,507 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 96,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,677 miles

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

both front discs deteriorating on inner faces

long travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Sep 2009 85,677 miles

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

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

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

both front discs deteriorating on inner faces

long travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Sep 2008 82,826 miles

Both fron t brake discs are pitteed , worn and deteriorating. Borderline acceptable. Advise new discs when pads next replaced.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 82,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both fron t brake discs are pitteed , worn and deteriorating. Borderline acceptable. Advise new discs when pads next replaced.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight exhaust leak from front joint of centre section of system.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,527 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 72,112 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 72,112 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 23 Jan 2006 67,439 miles

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot 106?

Based on 2,880,076 MOT tests across 319,421 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,027
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
319,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155,158
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 125,228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 103,765
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101,372
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A856 GAL is a 1996 Peugeot 106 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 106 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 86,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 106 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155,158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A856 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 106 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot 106 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A856 GAL is a 1996 Peugeot 106, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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