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P407 BPA

1996 Peugeot 806

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,709 mi
Last recorded122,709 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 BPA
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 122,709 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2014 122,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2013 121,852 miles

Engine damp with oil

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 120,871 miles

Engine damp with oil

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 120,869 miles

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

Engine damp with oil

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 119,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine damp with oil

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

Nearside and offfside rear tyres have perished sidewalls

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 117,827 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2009 113,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 107,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 104,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 101,314 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2005 98,125 miles

free play within steering rack mechanism †lower wichbone bushes worn † †

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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P407 BPA 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 83.3%.

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 P407 BPA, 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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P407 BPA is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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