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AF51 ALE

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,242 mi
Last recorded103,242 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ALE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 103,242 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported only 1 hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front has marks as if the tyre has rubbed

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank damp

handbrake travel greater than expected

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 26 May 2016 96,605 miles

near side rear tyre starting to go out of shape and close to limit

Fail 24 May 2016 96,605 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

near side rear tyre starting to go out of shape and close to limit

Pass 15 May 2015 89,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 82,529 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 75,227 miles

Both headlamp adjuster mechanisms damaged, making achieving correct headlamp aim, marginal.

High mounted stop lamp inoperative

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

Non standard air filter fitted

Non standard exhaust rear section fitted

Non standard tail lamp assemblies fitted

Non standard wheels and tyres fitted (205/40x17)

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

Steering wheel glove fitted

Fail 14 May 2013 75,227 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

High mounted stop lamp inoperative

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre damaged

Non standard air filter fitted

Non standard exhaust rear section fitted

Non standard tail lamp assemblies fitted

Non standard wheels and tyres fitted (205/40x17)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering wheel glove fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,474 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 67,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,694 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 59,633 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,681 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,070 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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AF51 ALE is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 ALE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF51 ALE is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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