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R558 VEY

1998 Peugeot 806

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

370,061 mi
Last recorded370,061 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 VEY
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 370,061 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and osr inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 367,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 364,291 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 359,070 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 354,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 348,854 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2014 342,099 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 334,408 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 327,992 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 322,482 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 315,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 315,979 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 312,550 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 312,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 307,157 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2008 307,157 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 301,267 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Dec 2007 301,267 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jan 2007 268,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 225,805 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 225,797 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R558 VEY 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 76.2%.

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 R558 VEY, 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 R558 VEY registered?

R558 VEY is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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