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AR51 MFE

2002 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,484 mi
Last recorded73,484 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 MFE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 73,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 73,124 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 73,124 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,707 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 68,667 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 64,066 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 64,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,021 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn on outside edge

both sides rear tyres perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Feb 2019 55,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

both sides front tyres worn on outside edge

both sides rear tyres perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Feb 2018 52,447 miles

rear brakes req adjustment

Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,334 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,835 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,930 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 33,736 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 27,266 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,797 miles

indicator switch faulty, very 'loose' in operation

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,290 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 22,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,712 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,933 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,996 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,431 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 MFE is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 AR51 MFE, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR51 MFE registered?

AR51 MFE is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is AR51 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 MFE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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