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J5 BRX

1996 Peugeot 106

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,060 mi
Last recorded146,060 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 10686,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BRX
MakePeugeot
Model106
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 146,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 146,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 130,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 119,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 119,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 109,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 101,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracks to nearside front inboard cv boot

oil leaking from engine on offside

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

some corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 13 Jul 2007 101,370 miles

cracks to nearside front inboard cv boot

oil leaking from engine on offside

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

some corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 20 Jun 2006 91,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 91,479 miles

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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J5 BRX is a 1996 Peugeot 106 in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J5 BRX, 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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J5 BRX is a 1996 Peugeot 106, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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