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BG51 FGN

2001 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,168 mi
Last recorded101,168 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FGN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 101,168 miles

two front linkage slight play. off sides front wish bone brush slight worn. offside front and nearside front spring correded.two front steering slight play.front exhaust slight leak and rear exhaust slight leak. front inner pads can not be viwed.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,895 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 98,894 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 95,104 miles

slight weep from brake limiting valve

Fail 15 Aug 2012 95,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight weep from brake limiting valve

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,656 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 88,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,566 miles

n/s rear brake low on efficiency when done on its own but okay when done together

Fail 16 Aug 2010 76,565 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

n/s rear brake low on efficiency when done on its own but okay when done together

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,294 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 72,287 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 59,831 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,952 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,581 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 43,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 39,023 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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BG51 FGN is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG51 FGN, 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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BG51 FGN is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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