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BN51 VHZ

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,486 mi
Last recorded99,486 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VHZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear pipes and pipes at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2018 99,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear pipes and pipes at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 31 May 2017 93,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 93,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no emission test carried out due to exhaust blow

oil leaks

Fail 26 Jan 2016 86,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/ downpipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no emission test carried out due to exhaust blow

oil leaks

Fail 3 Oct 2015 86,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

surface rust to rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2014 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,694 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,932 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 50,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 44,593 miles

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to detiriorate

advise r/wiper blade requires replacing

Fail 18 Jul 2008 40,164 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 33,582 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 33,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 24,154 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged side wall

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 VHZ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BN51 VHZ, 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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BN51 VHZ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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