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P542 RJD

1996 Peugeot 806

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,284 mi
Last recorded119,284 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 RJD
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2009 119,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 119,284 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 112,611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 105,991 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 105,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 99,869 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 91,552 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 91,552 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P542 RJD is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P542 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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What year was P542 RJD registered?

P542 RJD is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P542 RJD safe to buy?

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