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AP51 VLZ

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,397 mi
Last recorded120,397 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VLZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 120,397 miles

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

Fuel Tank strap corroding

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

Windscreen damage not effecting Driver view of road

Fail 27 Oct 2016 120,397 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside and Nearside (8.2.3)

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

Fuel Tank strap corroding

Main beam low Offside

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

Windscreen damage not effecting Driver view of road

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,439 miles

Damage to windscreen not effecting view

Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,241 miles

Damage to top of windowscreen due to defected wiper blade but not effecting visablity

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 106,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Damage to top of windowscreen due to defected wiper blade but not effecting visablity

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 98,761 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 98,750 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front section of exhaust deteriorated

N/S/R tyre cracking and perished

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

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

O/S/R tyre worn and uneven on inner edge

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,255 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear lamps have water ingress

drivers seat release handles missing not allowing access/exit to rear seats

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on edges

o/s mirror damaged and poorly repaired

o/s windscreen badly scratched due to prolonged use of damaged wiper blade but not affecting drivers view of the ROAD.Scratch may be distracting/affecting vision of other areas

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread worn low + uneven on inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2012 87,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear lamps have water ingress

drivers seat release handles missing not allowing access/exit to rear seats

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on edges

o/s mirror damaged and poorly repaired

o/s windscreen badly scratched due to prolonged use of damaged wiper blade but not affecting drivers view of the ROAD.Scratch may be distracting/affecting vision of other areas

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread worn low + uneven on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 73,250 miles

o/s/r tyre cutting out on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2011 73,250 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre cutting out on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2010 69,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Dec 2010 69,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,190 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 63,190 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

windscreen has minor scratches

Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,592 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 47,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 47,117 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 43,977 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 VLZ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AP51 VLZ, 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 VLZ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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