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FV51 FFS

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

149,374 mi
Last recorded149,374 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 FFS
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2013 149,374 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front 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)

mil light on

Pass 5 Nov 2012 138,154 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 138,032 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 127,947 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 127,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s driveshaft boot slightly loose

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,967 miles

Airbag warning displayed

Both front brake discs corroded

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

Front spring noise evident on turning

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 114,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning displayed

Both front brake discs corroded

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

Front spring noise evident on turning

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 103,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 103,852 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 76,146 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 76,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,146 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 71,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 13 Jan 2006 61,915 miles

front brake discs badley corroded

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
Full Peugeot 206 reliability report

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FV51 FFS is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FV51 FFS, 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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FV51 FFS is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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