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BN51 ZVU

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,102 mi
Last recorded70,102 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 ZVU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,102 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 15 Apr 2014 70,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,478 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 56,474 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)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front struts weak

both rear tyres have cracking on sidewalls close to limit

nearside top moint weak on strut

Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,413 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 55,332 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,667 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight power steering leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s door mirror held on with tape

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,728 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 27,728 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f head light cover slightly dirty on inside

n/s/f wishbone rear bush pulling away slightly

o/s/f head light cover slightly dirty on inside

o/s/f wish bone rear bush pulling away slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,518 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 18,312 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 18,312 miles

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

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 ZVU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

BN51 ZVU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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