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R566 BOU

1998 Peugeot 806

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

155,725 mi
Last recorded155,725 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 BOU
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 155,725 miles

Advise play in o/s wiper blade arm

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 155,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise play in o/s wiper blade arm

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 147,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil warning lamp flashes on and off.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

This vehicle is almost compleatly covered in a green algie like substance.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 147,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Oil warning lamp flashes on and off.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

This vehicle is almost compleatly covered in a green algie like substance.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 143,753 miles

Free play in steering.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front tyres soft.

Oil leak

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 143,456 miles

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

Free play in steering.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front tyres soft.

Oil leak

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 140,639 miles

Spare tyre defective

passenger rear door does not open at time of test

rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 138,958 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/r door wont open

n/s/r tyre going out of shape starting to split getting low

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 15 Nov 2011 138,958 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/r door wont open

n/s/r tyre going out of shape starting to split getting low

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 25 May 2011 139,245 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres going out of shape

n/s/r door wont open

Pass 26 Nov 2010 137,323 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2010 137,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2009 135,267 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 135,170 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 131,711 miles

n/s/r door wont open

Fail 10 Nov 2008 131,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r door wont open

Pass 31 Oct 2007 127,668 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 127,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 122,086 miles

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

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 25 Nov 2005 104,144 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 104,128 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre getting low

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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R566 BOU is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R566 BOU, 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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R566 BOU is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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