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FX51 ELK

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,071 mi
Last recorded107,071 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 ELK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 107,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,845 miles

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

O/S AND N/S FRONT SIDE LAMPS BLUE

O/S AND N/S HEAD LAMPS SLIGHTLY BLUE

O/S REAR NUMBER PLATE GLASS MISSING

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

Offside Front SHOCKER OIL MISTY

WIRE FROM BATTERY BY DOOR PILLAR

Fail 8 Sep 2015 95,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

O/S REAR NUMBER PLATE GLASS MISSING

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

O/S AND N/S FRONT SIDE LAMPS BLUE

O/S AND N/S HEAD LAMPS SLIGHTLY BLUE

Offside Front SHOCKER OIL MISTY

WIRE FROM BATTERY BY DOOR PILLAR

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,001 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wper blade split on end

rear exhaust mounting split

wire by bonnet hinge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 82,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside wper blade split on end

rear exhaust mounting split

wire by bonnet hinge

Pass 24 Aug 2013 69,677 miles

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

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

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

engine movment

sub wooffer wire on door pillar

Fail 19 Aug 2013 69,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine movment

sub wooffer wire on door pillar

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,278 miles

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

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

fuel tank strap rusty but not weakened

osf shock absorber damp

Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap rusty but not weakened

osf shock absorber damp

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,931 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,498 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,911 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,151 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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FX51 ELK is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FX51 ELK, 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 FX51 ELK registered?

FX51 ELK is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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