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BG51 VDF

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,524 mi
Last recorded97,524 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VDF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,524 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,524 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,577 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 93,575 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,570 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,135 miles

N/S inner CV boot split

N/S sill damaged

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2011 76,135 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

N/S inner CV boot split

N/S sill damaged

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,301 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play in them.

Both rear tyres perrishing.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,741 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 64,050 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/s/r tyre worn extremely close to legal limit

Play found in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,054 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 54,722 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Cooling fan is loose and has started chaffing through the front bumper grills.

o/s/f wing is loose

Pass 14 Jul 2007 46,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 46,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 40,219 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 40,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

power steering pump filler cap missing

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 VDF is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VDF, 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 BG51 VDF registered?

BG51 VDF is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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