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BJ51 VYX

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,558 mi
Last recorded124,558 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VYX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 124,558 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 124,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 121,336 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 121,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 117,825 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 117,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,248 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,248 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 105,233 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 105,233 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 100,612 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cooling fan noise

Pass 15 Aug 2011 95,960 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,522 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,817 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 79,817 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,471 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 74,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 63,170 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 VYX is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYX, 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 VYX is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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