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P26 MLX

1996 Peugeot 806

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,028 mi
Last recorded73,028 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 MLX
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,028 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 73,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 261,012 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 261,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 256,910 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 256,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 250,924 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 250,924 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 244,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 234,345 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 220,398 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2006 220,124 miles

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

excessive engineoil leak

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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P26 MLX is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P26 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 P26 MLX registered?

P26 MLX is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P26 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 MLX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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