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FJ51 VPU

2001 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,843 mi
Last recorded128,843 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VPU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 128,843 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 115,202 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 115,202 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

n/s door mirror is missing

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter is split

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2010 106,339 miles

Airbag light on

Damage to nearside of car (no sharp edges)

Engine management light on

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside front abs ring fractured

Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit, has a nail in, perishing and slightly out of shape

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil close to the minimum

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 96,161 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres low treads on inner edges

n/s front wishbone bush unbonding

Pass 11 Jul 2009 96,161 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres low treads on inner edges

n/s front wishbone bush unbonding

Pass 14 Jul 2008 85,112 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 81,436 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,029 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 73,029 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 71,834 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 65,542 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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FJ51 VPU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ51 VPU, 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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FJ51 VPU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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