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P398 RGP

1996 Peugeot 806

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,815 mi
Last recorded168,815 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 RGP
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 168,815 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 160,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 160,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 153,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 146,845 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 138,657 miles

rear brake ballance uneven

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 129,080 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 129,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 120,171 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 109,133 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 109,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 100,873 miles

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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P398 RGP is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P398 RGP, 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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P398 RGP is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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