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BL51 UMJ

2002 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,168 mi
Last recorded152,168 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 UMJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 152,168 miles

all brake pipes surface rust-all tyres on limit-wishbone bushes slightly perished-rear brakes binding-rear exhaust box corroded-o/s/r radius arm ha slight play-brake load sensing valve corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2017 152,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 140,545 miles

EML warning lamp on

Fail 23 Jan 2016 140,545 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported straps corroded (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

EML warning lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2015 130,157 miles

engine management light on-exhaust corroded-

Pass 29 Jan 2014 119,358 miles

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

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

rear wheel bearings slight play, slight play o/s/f ball joint, rear shockers slight wet an bushs starting to deterate,

Pass 12 Feb 2013 106,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 106,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 95,698 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 95,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,361 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 74,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2010 74,364 miles

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2009 63,159 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,116 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 39,539 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,539 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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BL51 UMJ is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 BL51 UMJ, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL51 UMJ is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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