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FY51 VGO

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,682 mi
Last recorded126,682 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 VGO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 126,682 miles

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

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

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

low reserve travel on brake pedal

Fail 3 Jun 2014 126,584 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 110,657 miles

both front tyres inner edges badly worn

Fail 24 May 2013 110,364 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front tyres inner edges badly worn

Pass 24 May 2012 95,122 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,248 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 72,240 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 67,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008
Fail 26 Apr 2008

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 52,735 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 43,694 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 43,694 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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 VGO is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY51 VGO, 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 FY51 VGO registered?

FY51 VGO is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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