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FG51 BUF

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,650 mi
Last recorded55,650 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BUF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,650 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 27 Aug 2018 55,617 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,387 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,432 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,310 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,791 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,432 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 32,357 miles

OFFSIDE CV JOINT CLICKING ON FULL EXTENSION

Pass 18 Sep 2010 28,988 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF, BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE MINOR CRACKING

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,248 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 232,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,102 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,788 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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FG51 BUF is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FG51 BUF, 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 FG51 BUF registered?

FG51 BUF is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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