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R76 PVC

1998 Peugeot 806

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,498 mi
Last recorded95,498 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 PVC
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,498 miles

engine oil leak

n/s + o/s front indicator lens covers missing

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre near limit

o/s front wheel bearing becoming worn

rear high level brake light partially working

Fail 29 Oct 2013 95,498 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

front tyres on edges 195/65/15

n/s + o/s front indicator lens covers missing

n/s rear tyre near limit

o/s front wheel bearing becoming worn

rear high level brake light partially working

Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 80,649 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

o/s wiper arm loose

Pass 18 Jun 2011 68,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr and osr tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2011 68,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr and osr tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 29 May 2010 66,587 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing.

o/s/f wheel covered in grease.

all tyres show perished cracks to side walls.

Pass 29 May 2010 66,587 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing.

o/s/f wheel covered in grease.

all tyres show perished cracks to side walls.

Fail 22 May 2010 66,573 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing.

o/s/f wheel covered in grease.

all tyres show perished cracks to side walls.

Pass 16 May 2009 64,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 May 2009 64,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 May 2008 62,285 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 11 May 2007 59,877 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 59,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,613 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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R76 PVC is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R76 PVC, 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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R76 PVC is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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