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P159 JKN

1996 Peugeot 806

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,961 mi
Last recorded173,961 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 JKN
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 173,961 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 173,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs slightly lipped

front pads not visible

front springs have slight corrosion

rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 160,434 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 154,461 miles

Both rear tyres outter side walls perished and cracked.

Engine oil leak over steering rack.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 149,192 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 149,192 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 143,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 138,392 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 138,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

B/Fluid level at resevior abit low

Front b/discs inner face edges abit corroded slightly

N/S/F tyre and both rear tyres abit cracked and perrished at outer sidewalls

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall has small cuts in it

O/S mirror cracked

O/S/F tyre abit low on tread slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2006 132,453 miles

Fr5opnt brake discs appear worn

Front brakes are slight out of ballance

Offside mirror loose

Offside rear seat belt fraying at edges

Fail 13 Apr 2006 132,360 miles

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

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

Door mirror covers abit loose

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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P159 JKN is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 806 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,811 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P159 JKN, 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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P159 JKN is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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