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N590 MNJ

1996 Peugeot 806

Maroon Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

241,487 mi
Last recorded241,487 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 MNJ
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 241,487 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2011 241,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 235,256 miles

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)

airbag light staying on

rear brake imbalance out

rear seats missing

steering notchy

Fail 12 Feb 2010 235,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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)

airbag light staying on

rear brake imbalance out

rear seats missing

steering notchy

Pass 26 Feb 2009 228,972 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front mirror cracked

rear seats missing

slight play in steering rack or uj

Fail 24 Feb 2009 228,977 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Oil leak

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front mirror cracked

rear seats missing

slight play in steering rack or uj

Pass 17 May 2008 222,407 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

all rear seats removed

Pass 24 May 2007 216,977 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 21,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

noise from engine

only near side and off side front seat belts fitted

slight play from offside steering rack

Pass 24 May 2006 211,233 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 205,745 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 205,737 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

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

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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N590 MNJ is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Maroon with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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 N590 MNJ, 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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N590 MNJ is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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