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P442 GSL

1996 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,269 mi
Last recorded196,269 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 GSL
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 196,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 188,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 178,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 118,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 170,860 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 170,841 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 162,413 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SHOURD MISSING

NO SEATS FITTED TO REAR ( NOT TESTED SEAT BELTS )

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 20 Sep 2012 162,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SHOURD MISSING

NO SEATS FITTED TO REAR ( NOT TESTED SEAT BELTS )

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 22 Sep 2011 154,624 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SHOURD MISSING

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT ALL

Fail 22 Sep 2011 154,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SHOURD MISSING

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT ALL

Pass 14 Sep 2010 147,577 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 140,762 miles

major engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre side walls perrished

rear ferrusle have some corrosion

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 28 Sep 2009 140,762 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

major engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre side walls perrished

rear ferrusle have some corrosion

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 24 Sep 2009 140,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 137,657 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted and in poor condition

serious oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2008 137,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 134,182 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 25 Jul 2006 127,974 miles

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

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

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

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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P442 GSL is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P442 GSL, 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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P442 GSL is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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