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AV51 MTU

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,477 mi
Last recorded125,477 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 MTU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 125,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 125,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 112,418 miles

buckle on osf seat belt missing

exhaust slight leak at front

front discs (brakes) worn

spare tyre flat

stone chip a zone

washers intermittent

Fail 31 May 2012 112,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

buckle on osf seat belt missing

exhaust slight leak at front

front discs (brakes) worn

spare tyre flat

stone chip a zone

washers intermittent

Pass 24 May 2011 96,729 miles

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

front brake discs are in por condition - worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/f tyre is wearing low

o/s/r tyre is worn low and deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2011 96,729 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs are in por condition - worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/f tyre is wearing low

o/s/r tyre is worn low and deteriorated

park brake lever is close to end of reserve travel

Fail 28 May 2010 79,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 79,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 68,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,574 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 16 Apr 2008 57,525 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,258 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no spare wheel

Fail 20 Apr 2007 50,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no spare wheel

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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AV51 MTU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AV51 MTU, 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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What year was AV51 MTU registered?

AV51 MTU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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