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BL51 VBJ

2002 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,865 mi
Last recorded103,865 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 VBJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,865 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 103,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,707 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,238 miles

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

both rear beam outer axle bearings starting to wear

spare wheel in carrior loose

Fail 11 Sep 2015 82,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle fronts/rears (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear beam outer axle bearings starting to wear

emissions not tested

spare wheel in carrior loose

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,011 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 78,011 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,213 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 75,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,144 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,139 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,284 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 67,284 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,561 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 61,561 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,436 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,863 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 43,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

ADVISE REPLACE TIMING BELT,IF NOT BEEN REPLACED

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING WINDOW SCREEN TO LIMIT IN PLACES

ENGINE MISTING WITH OIL ACROSS BACK OF SUMP PAN UNIT

GEARBOX DAMP WITH OIL ACROSS BOTTOM,ADVISE WASH OFF FOR INVESTIGATION

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,173 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,679 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 25,474 miles

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

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 VBJ is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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