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R331 WRA

1998 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,882 mi
Last recorded155,882 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 20677,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 WRA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 155,882 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2015 155,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor next to mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front wearing on inside edge and has nail in it

Pass 6 Jan 2015 150,331 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 150,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 141,848 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 141,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 131,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 131,862 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 124,624 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 116,915 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 116,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 108,730 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 100,252 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 100,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,665 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 92,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 83,330 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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R331 WRA is a 1998 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 77,978 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 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R331 WRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R331 WRA registered?

R331 WRA is a 1998 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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