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P608 HKJ

1996 Peugeot 806

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

238,015 mi
Last recorded238,015 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 HKJ
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2010 238,015 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front number plate cracked

wiper arms worn

Pass 8 Jan 2009 231,292 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r subframe main mounting bush has some wear

Fail 7 Jan 2009 231,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r subframe main mounting bush has some wear

Pass 3 Dec 2007 224,395 miles

exhaust centre box clamp getting poor

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r indicator lens damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2006 218,722 miles

n/s/f wiper blade arm moved to change swept area

Fail 30 Nov 2006 218,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

middle exhaust mount clamp rusted

o/s/r light lens damaged - not showing white light

some play in steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2005 206,374 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 206,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

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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P608 HKJ is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P608 HKJ, 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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P608 HKJ is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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