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P870 LSX

1996 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,197 mi
Last recorded188,197 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 LSX
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 188,197 miles

Boost pipe leaking oil

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r door damaged

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Fail 22 Aug 2011 188,191 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/r door damaged

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Boost pipe leaking oil

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,817 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 18,817 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 183,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 183,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 179,101 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 179,097 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f flasher split

Pass 19 May 2006 175,581 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 175,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P870 LSX is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Blue 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 P870 LSX, 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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P870 LSX is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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