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P488 CAU

1996 Peugeot 806

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,315 mi
Last recorded176,315 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 CAU
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 176,315 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 169,825 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 163,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 154,215 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 154,215 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 150,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 144,641 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 139,289 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 130,874 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 130,866 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 124,189 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 124,189 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 116,097 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 108,706 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 101,189 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 101,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

unable to test n/s/f, n/s/c/r, o/s/c/r seatbelts due to baby seats fitted

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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P488 CAU is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P488 CAU, 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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What year was P488 CAU registered?

P488 CAU is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P488 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 CAU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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