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P491 RJD

1996 Peugeot 806

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,080 mi
Last recorded61,080 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 RJD
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 61,080 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear spings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 49,382 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 49,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 46,076 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 45,555 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 45,535 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 45,483 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 45,410 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,061 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 44,851 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 44,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 44,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 42,185 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,173 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 38,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 36,643 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,192 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 33,523 miles

front disc corroded

tyres all round ageing and deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2008 31,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,882 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,328 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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P491 RJD is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P491 RJD, 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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P491 RJD is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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