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AO08 HYJ

2008 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,281 mi
Last recorded87,281 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20652,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 HYJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,895 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 85,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,915 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,334 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,800 miles

front tyres cracking

rear tyres low

Fail 24 Sep 2014 80,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres cracking

rear tyres low

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 78,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,200 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,200 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,474 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/t inner track rod joint slightly worn

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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AO08 HYJ is a 2008 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 52,458 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 AO08 HYJ, 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 18 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 HYJ registered?

AO08 HYJ is a 2008 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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