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FX51 WHL

2001 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WHL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,231 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 97,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,214 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 90,212 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,561 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 82,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,524 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,285 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

battery in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Feb 2010 72,283 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

battery in poor condition

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Feb 2009 65,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 55,742 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 55,741 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,002 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 46,002 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 WHL is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,868cc 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 FX51 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

FX51 WHL is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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