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BL55 MTX

2006 Peugeot 206

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,212 mi
Last recorded178,212 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 MTX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 178,212 miles

all 4 tyres getting perished

all brake pipes getting corroded

front suspension springs corroded

vehicle corroded in general underneath

Pass 13 Mar 2018 176,809 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 171,692 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 171,690 miles

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

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 165,418 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Fail 19 Jan 2016 165,416 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush beam ends (2.4.G.2)

Front discs and pads worn

Nearside handbrake cable fouling exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2015 144,384 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 144,382 miles

Nearside 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2014 122,719 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 122,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 104,959 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,447 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 98,439 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,821 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 62,795 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends

Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BL55 MTX is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,795 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 BL55 MTX, 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 20 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL55 MTX is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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