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R489 MVC

1998 Peugeot 806

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,040 mi
Last recorded141,040 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 MVC
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 141,040 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 141,040 miles

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

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

the middle seat in the middle row of seats has one seat belt anchor broken but theres several to choose from so im passing and advising on the day

Pass 15 May 2009 128,305 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 128,305 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 113,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 100,081 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 100,081 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 87,459 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 87,459 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 76,306 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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R489 MVC is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R489 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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What year was R489 MVC registered?

R489 MVC is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R489 MVC safe to buy?

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