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R742 LGN

1998 Peugeot 806

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,960 mi
Last recorded135,960 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 LGN
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 135,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 135,960 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 126,839 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 126,839 miles

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

front brake hoses cracking

o/s front tyre on limit

oil ;leak engine

Pass 1 Oct 2009 117,670 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,418 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 95,609 miles

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

off side mirror cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2007 95,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

off side mirror cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2006 83,207 miles

1 x high level brake light bulb

both rear tyres cracked

front discs, front brake imbalance.

no spare tyre

oil leaks

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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R742 LGN is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R742 LGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R742 LGN registered?

R742 LGN is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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