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EU51 VBE

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,659 mi
Last recorded142,659 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VBE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 142,659 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 142,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel tank support strap has corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2011 134,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn to inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotatted

Fail 30 Aug 2011 134,018 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn to inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotatted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,336 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 126,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn to on inner edge tracking requires attention

Pass 4 Sep 2009 121,541 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 121,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 115,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 108,149 miles

Oil leak

front pads low

n/s/r tyre had low pressure??

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 108,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

front pads low

n/s/r tyre low perisher pump up

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2006 102,940 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 102,940 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EU51 VBE is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EU51 VBE, 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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EU51 VBE is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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