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AR51 EBU

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,966 mi
Last recorded150,966 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EBU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 150,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 144,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear sills corroded not excessive

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2015 144,469 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

child seat fitted unable to carry out a full inspection of seat belt

Pass 24 Nov 2014 138,922 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 133,847 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 133,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,048 miles

offside front suspension wishbone rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not considered to result in excessive movement

Fail 15 Nov 2012 128,047 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front suspension wishbone rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not considered to result in excessive movement

rear exhaust mounting fractured but still consider exhaust adequately supported

Pass 21 Nov 2011 120,194 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 120,194 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 109,517 miles

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

Slight twisting to o/s/f flexible brake hose.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 109,517 miles

Slight twisting to o/s/f flexible brake hose.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,746 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 87,932 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 87,930 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 75,118 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,263 miles

N/S WASHERS U/S. †W/SCREEN N/S DAMAGED. †N/S REAR BACKREST CATCH M/MENT (SECURED VIA O/S). †LOWER SWIVEL BALL JOINTS SLIGHT LIFT. †

Pass 25 Nov 2005 53,359 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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AR51 EBU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AR51 EBU, 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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AR51 EBU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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