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FE51 MXJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 MXJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 63,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn, outer edge

Pass 13 May 2017 61,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter (small end) securing clip broken, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,732 miles

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

both sides front outer cv boots signs of deterioration

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2016 60,863 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both sides front outer cv boots signs of deterioration

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2015 60,316 miles

nearside front outer cv boot throwing grease from innerclip

rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion (treated)

Fail 16 May 2015 60,316 miles

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot throwing grease from innerclip

rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion (treated)

Pass 17 May 2014 59,983 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 59,695 miles

2x rear brake pipes moderately corroded/ from brake valve offside rear (these items treated)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 59,695 miles

2x rear brake pipes moderately corroded/ from brake valve offside rear (these items treated)

Pass 21 May 2012 59,353 miles

near side front flexy brake hose deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2012 59,353 miles

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)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side front flexy brake hose deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2011 58,876 miles

suspect tyres under inflated

Fail 1 Jun 2010 58,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,682 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 57,238 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 57,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 54,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2008 54,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 50,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 44,760 miles

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

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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FE51 MXJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FE51 MXJ, 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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FE51 MXJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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