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AM52 BLJ

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,851 mi
Last recorded89,851 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BLJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,798 miles

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

Oil Leak

Fail 5 Sep 2015 78,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Ball Join (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag Warning Light On (5.4.2)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,801 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,326 miles

(1)Rear seat belt buckal middle cover damaged.(2)Centre exhaust corroded

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise air bag light on indicating a fault

advise engine management light on indicating a fault

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2012 40,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise air bag light on indicating a fault

advise engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,192 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,466 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,580 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 32,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

enginemanagment light on dash

offside and nearside wheels scruffed

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,095 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 27,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,261 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 25,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,729 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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AM52 BLJ is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 AM52 BLJ, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM52 BLJ is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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