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BJ51 VYT

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,556 mi
Last recorded138,556 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VYT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,556 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 138,550 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 126,746 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 126,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery ternial insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2012 116,590 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 105,098 miles

advise fuel tank strap corroded and weak

air bag light on

Fail 25 Feb 2011 105,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

advise fuel tank strap corroded and weak

air bag light on

Pass 8 Feb 2010 94,253 miles

Front number plate deteriorated but characters are still legibal

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

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

Offside sill damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2010 94,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front number plate deteriorated but characters are still legibal

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

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

Offside sill damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 80,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 66,503 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 66,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,950 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,836 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2006 34,836 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VYT is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 BJ51 VYT, 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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BJ51 VYT is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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