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R181 HSG

1998 Peugeot 806

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

209,335 mi
Last recorded209,335 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 HSG
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 209,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 26 Nov 2012 209,183 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Jan 2012 203,050 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 202,835 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 196,064 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 22 Jan 2010 187,525 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering slightly tight

Fail 4 Jan 2010 187,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

steering slightly tight

Pass 6 Jan 2009 178,942 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 178,933 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 167,801 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 157,097 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 143,777 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 143,777 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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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R181 HSG is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R181 HSG, 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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R181 HSG is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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