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P178 DJH

1996 Peugeot 806

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,941 mi
Last recorded127,941 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 DJH
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2011 127,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 127,573 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 126,100 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 126,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

clutch pedal hard

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jul 2007 178,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 169,719 miles

3 x nails in n/s/r tyre

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2006 169,719 miles

3 x nails in n/s/r tyre

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

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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P178 DJH is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P178 DJH, 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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What year was P178 DJH registered?

P178 DJH is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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