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W42 RVC

2000 Peugeot 806

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Peugeot 806109,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 RVC
MakePeugeot
Model806
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016
Fail 5 Sep 2016

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015
Fail 5 Sep 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 188,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 175,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s seat belt clip

Pass 4 Jun 2013 175,942 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s seat belt clip

Pass 6 Jun 2012 165,560 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 165,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 150,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 150,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2010 142,932 miles

left rear seat belt frayed

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,957 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 129,957 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 109,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 92,792 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 92,792 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,963 miles

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

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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W42 RVC is a 2000 Peugeot 806 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W42 RVC, 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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W42 RVC is a 2000 Peugeot 806, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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