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FD51 VCM

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,396 mi
Last recorded131,396 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 VCM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,396 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both side (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 130,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 130,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 122,401 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2014 113,352 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear Tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 3 May 2014 113,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear Tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 May 2013 108,434 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 108,420 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 106,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 103,638 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 103,638 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 101,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 101,562 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 90,465 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,100 miles

front o/s lower arm fixing bolt is fitted wrong way around

Fail 5 Sep 2008 79,095 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 72,170 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 62,461 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,539 miles

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 VCM is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD51 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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