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FL51 VLK

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,599 mi
Last recorded118,599 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VLK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 118,599 miles

Both Front Ball Joints Deteriorated on Gaiters, But Preventing Ingress Of Dirt (Grease Covered)

Both Front Upper Attachment Bearings (Front Struts) Worn, Creaking On Lock To Lock

Nearside Front Drop Link Has SLight Play

Rear Brake Pipes Greased

Rear Service Brake Only Just Met Requirements

Slight Corrosion to Battery Inner Wing Area (Under Bonnet) but Not Excessive

Fail 28 May 2016 118,599 miles

Both Front Ball Joints Deteriorated on Gaiters, But Preventing Ingress Of Dirt (Grease Covered)

Both Front Upper Attachment Bearings (Front Struts) Worn, Creaking On Lock To Lock

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

Nearside Front Drop Link Has SLight Play

Rear Brake Pipes Greased

Rear Service Brake Only Just Met Requirements

Slight Corrosion to Battery Inner Wing Area (Under Bonnet) but Not Excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 106,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 106,510 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

Fail 18 Mar 2013 102,114 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,249 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,249 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,595 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,595 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,978 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 65,978 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,640 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 27,770 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 27,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 13,207 miles

nsf shock absorber damp

Pass 14 Sep 2005 11,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 11,521 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.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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FL51 VLK is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL51 VLK, 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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FL51 VLK is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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