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FN51 XVS

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,741 mi
Last recorded141,741 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 XVS
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2015 141,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near back box (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 138,358 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 138,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 135,682 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 135,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear exhaust fouling rear bumper

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

front wipers splitting

nearside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2012 133,353 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 133,285 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 130,701 miles

Oil leak

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

both upper strut top bearings seizing up.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 130,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both upper strut top bearings seizing up.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 127,043 miles

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 25 Aug 2009 123,780 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 123,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 109,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,001 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 69,001 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,489 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 XVS is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FN51 XVS, 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 FN51 XVS registered?

FN51 XVS is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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