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EF51 RXL

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,746 mi
Last recorded73,746 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 RXL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2022 73,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML Lamp On

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear In Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,388 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 66,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2019 59,004 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working And light unit has water in it (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,468 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 51,468 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working N/s & O/s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,507 miles

Oil leak from front of engine ()

both rear tyres perishing in their treads and on their outer sidewalls

Fail 12 Dec 2016 40,507 miles

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

Oil leak from front of engine ()

both rear tyres perishing in their treads and on their outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,401 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view damaged-secure in tape (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside wiperblade starting to split/deteriorate

Fail 8 Jan 2015 29,516 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside wiperblade starting to split/deteriorate

Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,123 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,973 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 12,747 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 10,840 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 9,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 7,819 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 RXL is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EF51 RXL, 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 RXL is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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