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R878 OSL

1998 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,413 mi
Last recorded133,413 miles
Recorded on25 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 806117,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 OSL
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2015 133,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2015 133,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 122,133 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 112,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,911 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 103,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,360 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,541 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 88,992 miles

corrosion starting to affect the front brake discs inner faces

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on the inside edge

slight bind on the o/s/f brake

Fail 11 Mar 2008 80,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

only 3 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2008 80,475 miles

only 3 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 67,340 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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R878 OSL is a 1998 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R878 OSL, 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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What year was R878 OSL registered?

R878 OSL is a 1998 Peugeot 806, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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