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EY51 XEJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,309 mi
Last recorded114,309 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 XEJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 114,309 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 25 Nov 2013 107,733 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 107,600 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 101,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 101,019 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 84,769 miles

several minor oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,469 miles

front brake flexi hoses perrished

longitudinal metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 80,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake flexi hoses perrished

longitudinal metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,925 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,402 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 40,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,247 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 32,226 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EY51 XEJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY51 XEJ, 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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EY51 XEJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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