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R492 JBU

1998 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 JBU
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015

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

Oil leak

digital mileage not visable

number plate lights work but are dull

Fail 16 Jul 2015 22,222 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

advise rear brake check

advise tracking check

number plate lights work but are dull

Pass 17 Jul 2014 211,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 207,630 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 207,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

advise alternator belt perished

advise ns mirror cover insecure

advise nsf brake pad warning wires insecure

advise nsf seatbelt stalk cover missing

advise nsr tyre sidewall cracking

advise wipers do not park

Pass 16 Jul 2012 201,755 miles

ADVISE CORROSION O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 201,755 miles

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

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

ADVISE CORROSION O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 195,835 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 195,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 187,348 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 187,274 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 179,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 170,921 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 170,921 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 156,201 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 156,201 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 140,745 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 140,745 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2005 131,285 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2005 131,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R492 JBU is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R492 JBU, 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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R492 JBU is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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