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BG51 UWM

2001 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,328 mi
Last recorded143,328 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 UWM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 143,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight strut top (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight strut top (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 137,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 127,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2013 127,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2012 116,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 116,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 104,262 miles

EML light on

Fail 15 Oct 2011 104,262 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML light on

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 92,469 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 92,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,980 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,165 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 67,921 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,236 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 61,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,124 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 40,822 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 UWM is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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