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R198 MVC

1998 Peugeot 806

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,939 mi
Last recorded42,939 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 MVC
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 42,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,360 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 42,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 411,003 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 41,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,733 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 29 Jul 2014 40,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,324 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,556 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 38,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked in tread

offside front brake hose perished and cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,853 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,686 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,551 miles

offside wiper blade smeary

small amount of play in offside rack knuckle

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,121 miles

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

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

some wear in steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2007 34,121 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

some wear in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,280 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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R198 MVC is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R198 MVC, 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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R198 MVC is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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