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R218 VBV

1998 Peugeot 806

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

148,172 mi
Last recorded148,172 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 VBV
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 148,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 145,783 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 145,783 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking flex pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 137,395 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 137,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 139,953 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 139,953 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 123,082 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 123,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 115,916 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 115,916 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 108,899 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 108,891 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 100,511 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 100,511 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 91,405 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 91,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 82,471 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 82,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 72,261 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 72,261 miles

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

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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R218 VBV is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R218 VBV, 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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R218 VBV is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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