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AP51 VLS

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,428 mi
Last recorded42,428 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VLS
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded / deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer weak

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 42,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded / deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer weak

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer jet weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 42,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer jet weak

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 40,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 40,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,695 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 40,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 39,201 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 38,166 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,878 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 36,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,937 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 34,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,941 miles

offside front tyre cracking with age [part worn fitted]

Fail 4 Jan 2014 32,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,577 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,107 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,410 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,528 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,807 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,292 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,348 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 19,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 15,394 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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AP51 VLS is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AP51 VLS, 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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AP51 VLS is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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