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BT51 SPU

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,221 mi
Last recorded180,221 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 SPU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 180,221 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 5 Jan 2018 180,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer - major leak and insecure (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure Strap corroded and snapped (7.2.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside sill - front and rear (5.2.6)

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 12 Jan 2017 172,579 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

OSF tyre worn close to the legal limit

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Jan 2017 172,579 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion NEARSIDE SILL (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion OFFSIDE SILL (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pipes corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

OSF tyre worn close to the legal limit

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Feb 2016 165,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

tank strap corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 165,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 158,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 158,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 146,020 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 145,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 139,393 miles

Fuel tank strap rusted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 139,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank strap rusted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 130,260 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 130,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 119,527 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 108,270 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,507 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,507 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 79,116 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,644 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 45,852 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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BT51 SPU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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