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R131 MRW

1998 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,234 mi
Last recorded124,234 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 MRW
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 124,234 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 124,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION HOLED. TAILPIPE MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 115,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 113,333 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 113,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,598 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 122,598 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 104,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 101,555 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 101,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 101,035 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 101,035 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,025 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 101,025 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,637 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,279 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 97,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Mar 2013 97,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 97,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,512 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 87,012 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,012 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,559 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,709 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 64,807 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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R131 MRW is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 806 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 117,374 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 R131 MRW, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 806 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R131 MRW is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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