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P397 FAN

1996 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,488 mi
Last recorded166,488 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 FAN
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 166,488 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust weak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2012 166,481 miles

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

rear exhaust weak

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 160,328 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 160,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ABS faults front left hand wheel inlet/outlet solenoid valve faulty rear l/h wheel sensor open circuit

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 153,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 147,879 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 145,645 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 145,645 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 140,684 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 133,894 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 133,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P397 FAN is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 806 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,811 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P397 FAN, 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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P397 FAN is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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