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FD51 PVL

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,694 mi
Last recorded160,694 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 PVL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 160,694 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 160,685 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective lamp illuminated (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded dropsill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 151,665 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 143,266 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 4 Dec 2013 136,354 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 136,353 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 131,081 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 121,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2011 121,661 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 113,295 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2010 113,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2009 105,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 105,775 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 100,474 miles

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

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)

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Dec 2005 86,356 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 86,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FD51 PVL is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FD51 PVL, 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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FD51 PVL is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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