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FY51 VYL

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,582 mi
Last recorded50,582 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 50,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 44,966 miles

Brake valve leaking load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing slightly on second joint

Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,458 miles

Front Tyres cracking (age related)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 31,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyres cracking (age related)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,577 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,108 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,996 miles

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2011 25,774 miles

offside rear tyre wearing outter edge

offside wiper blade long and catching

Fail 15 Jul 2011 25,774 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service 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)

offside rear tyre wearing outter edge

offside wiper blade long and catching

Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,729 miles

o/s/r tyre tread slight cut/split

Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,278 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,140 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,902 miles

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 VYL is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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