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DU51 OLJ

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,014 mi
Last recorded143,014 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 OLJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 143,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 134,984 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 128,126 miles

Airbag light indicates fault

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 128,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Airbag light indicates fault

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 121,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 121,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 114,160 miles

Both front top strut mount bearings stiff

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 105,790 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 105,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,009 miles

Handbrake lever nearly at max travel

Slight play in offside rear axle bush

Fail 18 Jan 2008 85,379 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 85,379 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,408 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 73,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 57,911 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 57,911 miles

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

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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DU51 OLJ is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 DU51 OLJ, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU51 OLJ is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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