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BV51 WOU

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,973 mi
Last recorded65,973 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 WOU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,973 miles

Freeplay both outer track rod end ball joints but not excessive at time of test

Slight blow from center to rear exhaust

Fail 22 Sep 2016 65,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Braking system leaking rear brake pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joint (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides fronts (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

n/s steering rack slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,177 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,658 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f lower wishbone, inner rear bush starting to split away

o/s/f lower wishbone, inner rear bush starting to split away

Fail 21 Sep 2013 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front flexible rubber brake hose starting to perish.

offside front flexible brake hose starting to perish.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,837 miles

nearside front flexible rubber brake hose starting to perish.

offside front flexible brake hose starting to perish.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,524 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 32,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front lower wishbones, inner rear bushes splitting away

oil level below minimum

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,671 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 29,671 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are spliteing.

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,803 miles

both front lower wishbones, inner rear bushes starting to split away

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,677 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,329 miles

all 4 tyre walls showing signs of splitting

dipstick broken

o/s & n/s front lower wishbones, inner rear bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,772 miles

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

N/S Front washer jet partially blocked.

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

O/S Side repeater starting to show white light.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,490 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 12,490 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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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BV51 WOU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV51 WOU, 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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BV51 WOU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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