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FX53 SWW

1996 Peugeot 106

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,314 mi
Last recorded94,314 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 10686,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 SWW
MakePeugeot
Model106
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,314 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 94,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,366 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 90,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,049 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 74,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,098 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,485 miles

SOME SURFACE COROSION BOTH SILLS. HANDBRAKE HAS SOME PIVOT MOVEM ENT

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,785 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,429 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 62,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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FX53 SWW is a 1996 Peugeot 106 in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX53 SWW, 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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What year was FX53 SWW registered?

FX53 SWW is a 1996 Peugeot 106, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is FX53 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 SWW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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