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P738 FEW

1996 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,968 mi
Last recorded163,968 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 FEW
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 163,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 156,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perrished

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2017 153,250 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perrished

Offside Front cv gaiter slightly weeping grease

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2016 150,108 miles

Hooter could be louder

Rear wiper deterioated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 145,147 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 145,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 141,943 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 141,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 139,163 miles

slight play in steering rackends

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2011 136,658 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 24 Aug 2010 133,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 129,577 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate deterioated

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2009

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate deterioated

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2008 126,105 miles

3 x rear seats missing at time of test

n/s front seat belt fread on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2008 126,105 miles

3 x rear seats missing at time of test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s front seat belt fread on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2007 124,326 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 119,804 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 119,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 116,047 miles

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

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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P738 FEW is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P738 FEW, 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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P738 FEW is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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