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FN51 VBO

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,445 mi
Last recorded115,445 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VBO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,445 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

EML light indicates a fault

Offside front ball joint boot split

Fail 23 Apr 2018

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

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside front ball joint boot split

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,795 miles

tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 108,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

tank strap corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,996 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,675 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 94,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Apr 2014 90,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,578 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 72,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads look wearing low

uneven makes tyres rear axle

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,214 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Apr 2010 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2009 53,594 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,859 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 51,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,348 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,624 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 34,623 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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FN51 VBO is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN51 VBO, 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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FN51 VBO is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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