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P290 OKN

1996 Peugeot 806

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,141 mi
Last recorded147,141 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 OKN
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 147,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 147,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 135,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 135,561 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 125,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 111,176 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 111,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 102,443 miles

as on test 17\09 2007

Fail 17 Sep 2007 102,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

osf brake hose for light perish cracks

Pass 20 Sep 2006 93,277 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING LIPPED

N/S FRONT INDICATOR / HEADLAMP CRACKED

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

O/S REAR TYRE IN NER EDGE LOW

Fail 19 Sep 2006 93,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING LIPPED

N/S FRONT INDICATOR CRACKED

N/S HEADLAMP CRACKED

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

Pass 5 Sep 2005 82,321 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 82,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P290 OKN is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P290 OKN, 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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P290 OKN is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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