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P231 MLX

1996 Peugeot 806

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 MLX
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2007 98,010 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on constantly

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2006 93,723 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2006 93,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P231 MLX is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P231 MLX, 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 P231 MLX registered?

P231 MLX is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P231 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 MLX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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