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FM51 VMJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,277 mi
Last recorded80,277 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VMJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 80,277 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 80,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition (perishing/cracking)

offside wiper blade rubber incorrect size blade frame rubbing on screen

some sections in centre stop lamp not working

very small bump in offside rear tyre inner sidewall (to small to test) maybe internal fault in tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2011 69,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition (perishing/cracking)

offside wiper blade rubber incorrect size blade frame rubbing on screen

some sections in centre stop lamp not working

very small bump in offside rear tyre inner sidewall (to small to test) maybe internal fault in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2010 65,652 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 16,100 miles

screen chipped

nsf wheel rim damaged

nsr and osr tyre walls split perished

Fail 6 Mar 2009 16,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

screen chipped

nsf wheel rim damaged

nsr and osr tyre walls split perished

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,367 miles

damage to nearside rear wheelarch

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside rear wheelarch

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,220 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 48,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,384 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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FM51 VMJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FM51 VMJ, 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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FM51 VMJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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