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FH51 VLR

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,321 mi
Last recorded55,321 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 VLR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,321 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f chasi damged

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

radiator locating rubbers missing

rear brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

rear brake pipes by compensator slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 55,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f chasi damged

radiator locating rubbers missing

rear brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

rear brake pipes by compensator slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 53,133 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 53,129 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,457 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,457 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 43,888 miles

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

Frtont offside ball joint cover deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,888 miles

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

Frtont offside ball joint cover deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,440 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing outer edge of tread

Fail 22 Mar 2011 40,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing outer edge of tread

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,871 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,871 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 31,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,234 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,694 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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FH51 VLR is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 FH51 VLR, 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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FH51 VLR is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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