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EF51 DBU

2001 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 DBU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,435 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 99,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,128 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 92,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,526 miles

Airbag light is on,

Engine 'stop' light started to flash at end of emmisions test due to engine starting to overheat (cooling fan is not working),

Impact damage to lower radiator support panel,

Oil leak from offside front of headgasket,

Squeek from engine mount or exhaust flexi joint when vehicle takes up drive,

Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,526 miles

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

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

Airbag light is on,

Engine 'stop' light started to flash at end of emmisions test due to engine starting to overheat (cooling fan is not working),

Impact damage to lower radiator support panel,

Oil leak from offside front of headgasket,

Squeek from engine mount or exhaust flexi joint when vehicle takes up drive,

Fail 6 Jul 2011 85,744 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,744 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,864 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 79,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,765 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,475 miles

Air Bag Warning Light on + Offside Front Door Open Warning Light

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to fully Check Offside Rear seat belt Due to Child seat fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2008 66,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Air Bag warning Light On

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Unable to fully Check Offside Rear seat belt Due to Child seat fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,659 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,538 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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EF51 DBU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF51 DBU, 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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EF51 DBU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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