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P553 HJN

1996 Peugeot 806

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,203 mi
Last recorded188,203 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 HJN
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 188,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 188,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 184,964 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 184,761 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 170,655 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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P553 HJN is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P553 HJN, 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 P553 HJN registered?

P553 HJN is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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