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BJ51 VJC

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,870 mi
Last recorded87,870 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VJC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,870 miles

ADV REAR BRAKE CHECK & ADJUST

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

HAZARD SWITCH

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT WEAPING

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

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

SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Pass 1 Dec 2011 87,870 miles

ADV REAR BRAKE CHECK & ADJUST

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

HAZARD SWITCH

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT WEAPING

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

SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,098 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

INDICATER SWITCH

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES 2.8MM

Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 80,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on in dash

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on in dash

Pass 3 Dec 2008 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f drop link rubber split.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f drop link rubber split.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,832 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 59,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 42,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

no spare wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,829 miles

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

no spare wheel

Pass 5 Dec 2005 24,157 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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BJ51 VJC is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ51 VJC, 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 BJ51 VJC registered?

BJ51 VJC is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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