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P317 UPW

1996 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,594 mi
Last recorded185,594 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 206128,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 UPW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2015 185,594 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 185,594 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 181,047 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 181,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 177,678 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 165,830 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 165,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 150,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 138,474 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 138,474 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 128,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 119,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2008 119,768 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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P317 UPW is a 1996 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 128,140 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P317 UPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P317 UPW registered?

P317 UPW is a 1996 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P317 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P317 UPW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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