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FD51 VBZ

2001 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,501 mi
Last recorded90,501 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 VBZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,501 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 90,501 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 83,710 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both hand brake cables casings damaged

exhaust poor condition/slight blow from rear box

front splitter insercure

stop warning lamp flashing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,710 miles

both hand brake cables casings damaged

exhaust poor condition/slight blow from rear box

front splitter insercure

stop warning lamp flashing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,981 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 77,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 69,489 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,954 miles

slight blow centre exhaust box

Fail 5 Oct 2007 60,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight blow centre exhaust box

Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,657 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,410 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 32,410 miles

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

dics slightly worn

offside tyre on limit

unable to see front pads could be low

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 VBZ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VBZ, 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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What year was FD51 VBZ registered?

FD51 VBZ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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