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R696 VUY

1998 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

219,034 mi
Last recorded219,034 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 VUY
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 219,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2011 208,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 197,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 184,978 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 184,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 166,936 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 147,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 147,862 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 143,543 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 135,142 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 135,138 miles

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

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

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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R696 VUY is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R696 VUY, 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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R696 VUY is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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