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P160 MVU

1997 Peugeot 806

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,346 mi
Last recorded105,346 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 806125,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 MVU
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2006 105,346 miles

chips in screen

damage rear no plate

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

signs of grease around o/s c/v boot

Fail 19 Jan 2006 104,965 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

chips in screen

chips in screen

damage to rear no plate

engine oil leak

signs of grease around o/s outer cv gaitor

spare wheel missing

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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P160 MVU is a 1997 Peugeot 806 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 806 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 125,265 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 P160 MVU, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 806 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P160 MVU registered?

P160 MVU is a 1997 Peugeot 806, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P160 MVU safe to buy?

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