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FG51 BNL

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

104,521 mi
Last recorded104,521 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BNL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 104,521 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 103,068 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 103,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 98,553 miles

Advise chassis and suspension corroded

Advise cv grease around near side front hub components

Advise drivers seat loose but not insecure

Advise offside front abs ring badly corroded

Advise offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Advise possible slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 25 Oct 2014 95,640 miles

emissions erratic

front top strut mounts worn and noisy

nearside and offside front brake flexi ferruls corroded

offside rear tyre badly out of shape

rear suspension badly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 95,640 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

emissions erratic

nearside and offside front brake flexi ferruls corroded

offside rear tyre badly out of shape

other longitudinal metal brake pipe badly corroded

rear suspension badly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,211 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

slight play in drivers seat

Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,211 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

slight play in drivers seat

Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,437 miles

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

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

advise strong exhaust blowing manifold area

corrosion to brake flexi-ferruls

corrosion to rear torsion bar

front coil springs corroded

handbrake cables worn

Fail 25 Oct 2012 83,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

advise strong exhaust blowing manifold area

corrosion to brake flexi-ferruls

corrosion to rear torsion bar

front coil springs corroded

handbrake cables worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,649 miles

Front brake disc,s badly pitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in drivers seat frame

Fail 14 Oct 2011 76,649 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc,s badly pitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in drivers seat frame

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,696 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 70,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front and rear brake disc,s worn and pitted

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,324 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING NEARLY TO EXCESS

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND OUT OF SHAPE

exhaust noisey and blowing under load

windscreen damaged zone b below 40mm

Fail 15 Oct 2009 64,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING NEARLY TO EXCESS

ADVISE STRONG NEASIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND OUT OF SHAPE

exhaust noisey and blowing under load

windscreen damaged zone b below 40mm

Pass 22 Oct 2008 55,770 miles

ADVISE STRONG FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN/PITTED

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

ADVISE STRONG SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AND SEMI FLAT

Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,173 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY SCORED AND PITTED

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (INNER)

nearside front shock leaking

ADVISE VERY STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ABS RINGS INSICURE (SNAPPED OFF FROM CV JOINTS )REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPAIR

Fail 29 Oct 2007 45,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY SCORED AND PITTED

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (INNER)

exhaust blowing from clamps

nearside front shock leaking

ADVISE VERY STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ABS RINGS INSICURE (SNAPPED OFF FROM CV JOINTS )REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPAIR

Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,133 miles

front discs slightly pitted

non standerd exhaust fitted and slightly blowing

rear brake discs worn/pitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2005 27,276 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 27,276 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

adv 13 % imbalance on front brakes

adv both rear box rubbers starting to split

adv nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

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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FG51 BNL is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FG51 BNL, 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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FG51 BNL is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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