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FY51 BYJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,511 mi
Last recorded95,511 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BYJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,511 miles

Front springs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside wing mirror damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak.

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front springs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside wing mirror damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak.

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,214 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 90,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,519 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,268 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,635 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,250 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,866 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 54,866 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,219 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 46,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 19 Jan 2007 37,600 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FY51 BYJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY51 BYJ, 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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FY51 BYJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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