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P420 RUV

1996 Peugeot 806

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,939 mi
Last recorded177,939 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 RUV
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 177,939 miles

NSF tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2015 177,931 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 175,292 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 175,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 170,732 miles

Centre rear seat removed for retest

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system slightly perished

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

N/S rear body trim insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear centre seat belt missing

Scratch on screen

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Wiper arms worn

Fail 30 May 2013 170,619 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system slightly perished

N/S rear body trim insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear centre seat belt missing

Scratch on screen

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Wiper arms worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 161,947 miles

N/S/F flexable stalk cover missing on s/belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 161,864 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

N/S/F flexable stalk cover missing on s/belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 148,799 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 148,792 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 136,881 miles

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 125,947 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 115,206 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 115,137 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,148 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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P420 RUV is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P420 RUV, 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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P420 RUV is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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