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P853 KPX

1996 Peugeot 806

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,824 mi
Last recorded154,824 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 KPX
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2010 154,824 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 154,824 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 154,823 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 154,823 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside outer parking brake cable insecure. corrosion on offside rear wheel brake pipe.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 431,836 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres worn on edges close to limit.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight imbalance from rear brakes.

Water and oil leaks?

n/s door mirror glass cracked.

o/s outer body sill dented.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 431,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Both front tyres worn on edges close to limit.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight imbalance from rear brakes.

Water and oil leaks?

n/s door mirror glass cracked.

o/s outer body sill dented.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 423,868 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s rack

Fail 11 Jan 2007 423,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2006 393,724 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 393,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non obligatory mirror damaged

temp lens repair tape fitted to both rear lamps

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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P853 KPX is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P853 KPX, 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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P853 KPX is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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