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FH51 VYY

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,080 mi
Last recorded120,080 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 VYY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 120,080 miles

brake pipes corroded

near side front brake disc corroded

radiator leaking

wipers smearing screen

Pass 24 Feb 2011 112,386 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 112,386 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,551 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 104,551 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

offside front outer cv gaitor small lose of grease at small clip

Fail 26 Feb 2009 92,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

offside front outer cv gaitor small lose of grease at small clip

offside rear tyre cracked and uneven wear

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,821 miles

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

operation of indicator switch

rear registration plate seperating

Fail 29 Feb 2008 82,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

operation of indicator switch

rear registration plate seperating

Pass 23 Feb 2007 70,778 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 70,778 miles

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

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

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)

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 28 Feb 2006 57,061 miles

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

slight wear in both front lower ball joints

Fail 28 Feb 2006 57,061 miles

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

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

slight wear in both front lower ball joints

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 VYY is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VYY, 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 FH51 VYY registered?

FH51 VYY is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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