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BL51 VPU

2002 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,112 mi
Last recorded78,112 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 VPU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,112 miles

stop light flashing on dashboard

corrossion on petrol tank strap

damage to n/s outer sill

engine managemennt light on

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s front lower arm bush starting to split

outer covers missing from number plate lights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 78,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

corrossion on petrol tank strap

damage to n/s outer sill

engine managemennt light on

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s front lower arm bush starting to split

outer covers missing from number plate lights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

stop light flashing on dashboard

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,517 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

possible cv joint worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s rear (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrossion on o/s front outer sill

damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 25 Feb 2015 73,896 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrossion on o/s front outer sill

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,183 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrossion on o/s outer sill

damage to n/s outer sill

stop warning light flashing on dash board

Fail 30 Jan 2014 68,183 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrossion on o/s outer sill

damage to n/s outer sill

stop warning light flashing on dash board

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,255 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 64,241 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,877 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 61,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,836 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 59,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,213 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 43,178 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,314 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 VPU is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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