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BV08 FBJ

2008 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,884 mi
Last recorded102,884 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20652,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FBJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner steering arms slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2023 102,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner steering arms slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2022 97,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arms slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2022 97,446 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arms slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank strap in poor condition

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,019 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,041 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,394 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,354 miles

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,045 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 18,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 9 Feb 2011 12,412 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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BV08 FBJ is a 2008 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 52,458 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 BV08 FBJ, 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 18 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV08 FBJ is a 2008 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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