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P943 MLW

1996 Peugeot 806

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,280 mi
Last recorded163,280 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 806129,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 MLW
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 163,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise cam belt cover section missing

advise exhaust rusty

advise n/s/f fog light inop

advise no spare tyre fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 163,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise cam belt cover section missing

advise exhaust rusty

advise n/s/f fog light inop

advise no spare tyre fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 152,087 miles

Air filter missing

Battery insecure

Load sensing valve greasy

N/s/f door mirror casing loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats missing

Fail 8 Mar 2012 152,087 miles

Air filter missing

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Load sensing valve greasy

N/s/f door mirror casing loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats missing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 167,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 154,488 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 154,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2008 145,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cv boot weeping grease from slightly loose clip

engine oil leak

wiper arm ns worn

Pass 28 Mar 2008 145,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cv boot weeping grease from slightly loose clip

engine oil leak

wiper arm ns worn

Pass 19 Mar 2007 140,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

imbalance rear brakes,nearside reading much lower on nearside than offside

nearside inner sidelight not working

Pass 31 Mar 2006 130,428 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 130,035 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front dises pads getting worn

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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P943 MLW is a 1996 Peugeot 806 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P943 MLW, 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 P943 MLW registered?

P943 MLW is a 1996 Peugeot 806, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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