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N79 BDU

1996 Peugeot 806

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

169,611 mi
Last recorded169,611 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 BDU
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 169,611 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade poor clearance

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2010 163,741 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2008 163,727 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 163,701 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

horn switch temperamental

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 27 Aug 2008 163,688 miles

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

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

engine very oily

horn switch temperamental

n/s cv boot greasy but no sign of hole or split

n/s/r tyre very low on outer edge

slight play n/s track rod end

stone chips in zone a on limit

Fail 18 Aug 2008 163,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine very oily

horn switch temperamental

n/s cv boot greasy but no sign of hole or split

n/s/r tyre very low on outer edge

slight play n/s track rod end

stone chips in zone a on limit

Pass 14 Mar 2007 154,583 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

some inbalance to front brakes

stone chips front screen all over

various oil leaks engine and steering rack oily

Fail 12 Mar 2007 154,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

brake pedal worn

some inbalance to front brakes

stone chips front screen

various oil leaks engine and steering rack oily

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2007 154,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges †Osr tyre perishing

Brake pedal pad worn †Front brake discs corroding

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

Noise and fluctuation on nsr brake †Some inbalance to front brakes

Small chips on windscreen

Various oil leaks †Steering rack oily

Pass 8 Mar 2006 145,597 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2006 145,444 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

0/s/r rear lens damaged

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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N79 BDU is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 N79 BDU, 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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N79 BDU is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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