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BT51 MVU

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,196 mi
Last recorded121,196 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 MVU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 121,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 121,193 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wiper blade spilt

Pass 21 Jan 2019 119,262 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose STRAP CORRODED (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose STRAP CORRODED (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,566 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 115,777 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 113,829 miles

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

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)

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

advise rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2015 110,923 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 110,923 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 103,826 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,158 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 95,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 78,567 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,892 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 70,892 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,475 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,475 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,558 miles

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2008 57,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,083 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 50,081 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre void of tread inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,589 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 39,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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BT51 MVU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT51 MVU, 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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BT51 MVU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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