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P599 SFU

1996 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,101 mi
Last recorded127,101 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 SFU
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 127,101 miles

All coil springs starting to corrode

Corrosion starting in various places

Corrosion starting to front cross member

Nearside front lower bottom ball join gaitor split

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Sep 2009 127,099 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

N/s/r tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Corrosion starting to front subframe

No rear row of seats fitted at time of test

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Tow bar corroding

corrosion starting to front cross member

corrosion starting various places

Pass 23 Sep 2008 123,832 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 123,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 113,045 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 113,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight perishing of suspension joints

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2006 101,473 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK O/S. N/S/F. TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR.SLIGHT PERRISHING OF FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 101,473 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK O/S. N/S/F. TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR.SLIGHT PERRISHING OF FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES.

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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P599 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P599 SFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P599 SFU registered?

P599 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P599 SFU safe to buy?

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