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P202 VGJ

1997 Peugeot 806

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,137 mi
Last recorded164,137 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 806125,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 VGJ
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 164,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 163,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2010 155,148 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 155,148 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 139,275 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 139,275 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 139,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

o/s mirror glass

Pass 22 Feb 2008 134,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 134,409 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 126,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 119,887 miles

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

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

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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P202 VGJ is a 1997 Peugeot 806 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P202 VGJ, 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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P202 VGJ is a 1997 Peugeot 806, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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