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W401 VAF

2000 Peugeot 806

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,259 mi
Last recorded202,259 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 806109,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 VAF
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 202,259 miles

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

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

centre rear seat belt missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2013 202,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre rear seat belt missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 184,266 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 184,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 167,109 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully inspect rear seats and belts

Fail 10 Feb 2011 167,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside rear inner side light inoperative

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully inspect rear seats and belts

Pass 12 Feb 2010 149,156 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside side repeater slightly insecure

slight play in rack

Fail 12 Feb 2010 149,154 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside side repeater slightly insecure

slight play in rack

Pass 12 Feb 2009 129,135 miles

front plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

slight play in rack

unable to fully inspect engine due to covers

unable to fully inspect rear seats and belts

Pass 14 Mar 2008 108,348 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

diesel fuel cleaner added to pass mot smoke test.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 108,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

diesel fuel cleaner added to pass mot smoke test.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,183 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 95,183 miles

Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,902 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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W401 VAF is a 2000 Peugeot 806 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot 806 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 109,585 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 W401 VAF, 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 26 years old, this Peugeot 806 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W401 VAF is a 2000 Peugeot 806, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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