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FY51 DVJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,922 mi
Last recorded117,922 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 DVJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2012 117,922 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 104,069 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

crack in windscreen..slight play n/s track rod end..corrosion exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2011 104,069 miles

crack in windscreen..slight play n/s track rod end..corrosion exhaust

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,154 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 88,152 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,283 miles

corrosion rear box...both front flexy hoses cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,752 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 68,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges.. . o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2007 61,218 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 61,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,405 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,490 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 48,490 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 DVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY51 DVJ, 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 DVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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