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EF51 VWG

2001 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,249 mi
Last recorded102,249 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 102,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources In-op (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 98,291 miles

Brake valve leaking Brake fluid leaking - suspect rear load sensing valve (compensator) (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources In-op (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,153 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake compensator feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 95,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake compensator feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 85,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,123 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,095 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 68,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 63,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,503 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,587 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2010 50,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,432 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 43,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,504 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,650 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 34,816 miles

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

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 VWG is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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