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P266 XFC

1996 Peugeot 806

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,199 mi
Last recorded141,199 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 XFC
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 141,199 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 141,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 133,136 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 133,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 131,686 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel leak off pipes deterioated

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 127,300 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake limit valve lever rusted

rear silerncer deterioated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 120,866 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside & offside front suspension leg top bearings slight stiffness

Pass 24 Mar 2010 107,904 miles

offside mirror cover insecure

offside mirrorcover loose

Pass 2 Apr 2009 96,922 miles

Oil leak

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

slight white smoking from exhaust

Fail 24 Mar 2009 96,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

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

slight white smoking from exhaust

Pass 22 Apr 2008 87,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 87,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 21 Mar 2006 72,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight play in steering mechanism

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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P266 XFC is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P266 XFC, 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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P266 XFC is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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