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FY51 VXF

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 VXF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2014 116,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,214 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 111,830 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 111,830 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 110,353 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 110,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,866 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 101,681 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 100,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,374 miles

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

front wiper blades smeery

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,717 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 63,717 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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,034 miles

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

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

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 VXF is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

FY51 VXF is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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