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R718 WYA

1997 Peugeot 806

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,263 mi
Last recorded176,263 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 806125,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 WYA
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 176,263 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 176,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 173,723 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 16 Sep 2010 171,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 168,539 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 168,537 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 165,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perrishing outer walls

Pass 20 Sep 2007 161,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 156,446 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 156,446 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2005 149,333 miles

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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R718 WYA is a 1997 Peugeot 806 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 806 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 125,265 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 R718 WYA, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 806 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R718 WYA is a 1997 Peugeot 806, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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