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AF53 RVJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,985 mi
Last recorded79,985 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RVJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,985 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise condition of front discs.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,842 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 70,837 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,083 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,240 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox slightly damp with oil

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2008 42,240 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox slightly damp with oil

spare wheel carrier insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,238 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 31,238 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,577 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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AF53 RVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 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 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 RVJ, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 RVJ registered?

AF53 RVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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