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FY51 VXE

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,752 mi
Last recorded66,752 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 VXE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 64,144 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 59,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,253 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,571 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn slightly

o/s/f brake disc rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2009 53,571 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake disc worn slightly

o/s/f brake disc rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2008 52,884 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 41,737 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 41,736 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 27,250 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 27,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 23,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VXE is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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