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P170 GFC

1997 Peugeot 806

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,914 mi
Last recorded178,914 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 806125,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 GFC
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 178,914 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

power steering slightly heavy

Fail 20 Apr 2012 178,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

power steering slightly heavy

Pass 21 Apr 2011 176,986 miles

Oil leak

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

both front flexihoses slightly deteriorated

both headlight images sligthly faded

centre rear seat removed at time of test

gearbox oil leak

offside front cv gaitor deteriorated

some corrosion to both front discs

Fail 19 Apr 2011 176,986 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

both front flexihoses slightly deteriorated

both headlight images sligthly faded

centre rear seat removed at time of test

gearbox oil leak

offside front cv gaitor deteriorated

some corrosion to both front discs

some noise from offside front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 26 Apr 2010 166,636 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 166,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 159,011 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 151,588 miles

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

both rear tyres perished between treads

Pass 30 Mar 2007 140,820 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 30 Mar 2007 140,820 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 27 Mar 2006 131,686 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 131,686 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P170 GFC is a 1997 Peugeot 806 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P170 GFC, 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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P170 GFC is a 1997 Peugeot 806, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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