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P79 SWW

1996 Peugeot 806

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 SWW
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 104,398 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 104,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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P79 SWW is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P79 SWW, 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 P79 SWW registered?

P79 SWW is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 9 November 1996.

Is P79 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 SWW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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