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R553 UBT

1998 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,902 mi
Last recorded167,902 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 UBT
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 167,902 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 144,561 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,198 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 98,160 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 81,060 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 69,461 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 69,461 miles

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

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

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

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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R553 UBT is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R553 UBT, 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 R553 UBT registered?

R553 UBT is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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