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AO08 VBG

2008 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,934 mi
Last recorded104,934 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20652,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VBG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,934 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills and rear components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 104,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills and rear components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished/cracking

front exhaust mount bracket corrosion

n/s/f top suspension mount plate corrosion

o/s/f headllamp/one fixing repaired/one broken but headlamp still secure

Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,103 miles

both rear tyres perished /cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust metal bracket to gearbox corrosion

n/s/f top suspension mount plate corrosion

o/s/f headlight.one fixing repaired and one broken but headlamp still secure

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2020 86,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished /cracking

front exhaust metal bracket to gearbox corrosion

n/s/f top suspension mount plate corrosion

o/s/f headlight.one fixing repaired and one broken but headlamp still secure

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2018 83,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount plate corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished/cracking

front exhaust mount bracket corrosion

n/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

rear exhaust box poor and slight blow

rear exhaust box wrap clamp poor and one of the two wrap clamps missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,730 miles

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

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

both rear tyre perished/cracking

fuel tank strap corroison

rear exhaust box poor/corrosion

slight corrosion to n/s/f suspension leg top mount

Fail 6 Dec 2017 80,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyre perished/cracking

fuel tank strap corroison

rear exhaust box poor/corrosion

slight corrosion to n/s/f suspension leg top mount

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,771 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 78,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,165 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,174 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly low centre

oil leak front of engine

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,114 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

exhaust is corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,367 miles

slight cut in near side rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,485 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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AO08 VBG is a 2008 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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