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N640 GPU

1996 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,178 mi
Last recorded169,178 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 GPU
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 169,178 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 166,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 166,768 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 158,140 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 158,008 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 148,808 miles

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

nearside rear tyre valve slightly damaged

rear exhaust box knocks on rear axle

Fail 21 Aug 2009 148,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre valve slightly damaged

rear exhaust box knocks on rear axle

Pass 20 Aug 2008 139,746 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 139,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in o/s front tyre

small stonechip in zone a

Pass 6 Sep 2007 130,945 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 130,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 121,358 miles

Compensator valve rusting and very little movement when brake pedal pressed

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)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

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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N640 GPU is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N640 GPU, 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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N640 GPU is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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