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P218 OVR

1997 Peugeot 806

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,939 mi
Last recorded48,939 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 806125,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 OVR
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,939 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 48,839 miles

Rear compensator valve linkage has been repaired.

exhaust system emits slight black smoke.

Fail 26 Jun 2010 48,839 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system emits slight black smoke.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,934 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 48,933 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,929 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,939 miles

engin oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2009 48,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engin oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2008 48,912 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 48,909 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 48,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,939 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,989 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 48,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,939 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 48,939 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 48,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,933 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 48,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 48,830 miles

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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P218 OVR is a 1997 Peugeot 806 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 806 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 125,265 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 P218 OVR, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 806 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P218 OVR is a 1997 Peugeot 806, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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