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R167 DBU

1998 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,229 mi
Last recorded115,229 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 DBU
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 115,229 miles

Oil leak

both sides front brake discs worn and rusted to excess

both sides front brake pads wearing low

both sides front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside front brake hose cracking

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2008 115,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both sides front brake discs worn and rusted to excess

both sides front brake pads wearing low

both sides front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside front brake hose cracking

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2008 109,156 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 109,156 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 100,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 93,664 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 93,664 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R167 DBU is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R167 DBU, 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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R167 DBU is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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