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FG51 VZY

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,399 mi
Last recorded82,399 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VZY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,399 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 82,399 miles

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

Offside Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,398 miles

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

engine management light on

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,682 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 61,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine management light on

slight front brake discs wear

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,726 miles

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

Front pads slightly low

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

Off side inner cv boot insecure

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 47,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2008 40,187 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2007 32,292 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes only just within spec

Fail 19 Oct 2006 26,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,597 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 21,233 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 21,232 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside 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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FG51 VZY is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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