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P122 SWP

1996 Peugeot 806

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,930 mi
Last recorded208,930 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 SWP
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 208,930 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 208,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 200,910 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 200,910 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 189,582 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 189,582 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 180,109 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 173,562 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 160,756 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 149,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 143,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 132,149 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 126,351 miles

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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P122 SWP is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P122 SWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P122 SWP registered?

P122 SWP is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P122 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 SWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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