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BN51 VHW

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,981 mi
Last recorded56,981 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VHW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,981 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 56,980 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Service brake has 44% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,515 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 51,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,283 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,766 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyre treads and side walls cracking.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,064 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,367 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 41,367 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,254 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,114 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 37,114 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 34,574 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,574 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,892 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 26,892 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 19,217 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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BN51 VHW is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN51 VHW, 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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What year was BN51 VHW registered?

BN51 VHW is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is BN51 VHW safe to buy?

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