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EF51 FGJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,983 mi
Last recorded130,983 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FGJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 130,983 miles

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

sump plug thread badly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2015 120,402 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads about 75% worn

Fail 10 Jan 2014 110,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 100,665 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 91,200 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 91,200 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 83,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,973 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 73,973 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 63,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 63,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag lamp on

Fail 4 Jan 2007 44,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag lamp staying on

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

air bag lamp staying on

Pass 23 Nov 2005 32,786 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 FGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 FGJ registered?

EF51 FGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is EF51 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 FGJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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