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N499 VPA

1996 Peugeot 806

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,241 mi
Last recorded174,241 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 VPA
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 174,241 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

slightly worn wiper arms

Pass 17 Jul 2012 166,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 160,900 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 160,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2010 157,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2010 157,102 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2009 151,567 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 141,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 9 May 2007 139,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s mirror glass damaged but still see rear

Fail 4 May 2007 139,243 miles

Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s mirror glass damaged but can still see rear

Pass 4 May 2006 133,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 806?

Based on 102,520 MOT tests across 10,003 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
7,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
10,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,933
position lamp(s) not working 3,994
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,955
Stop lamp not working 3,793
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,744
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N499 VPA is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 806 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 806 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,933 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N499 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 806 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot 806 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N499 VPA is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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