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GF51 GNK

2001 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,444 mi
Last recorded176,444 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 GNK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 176,444 miles

1. Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

2. Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 176,429 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

1. Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

2. Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 164,032 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 164,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 156,031 miles

1.engine management light on at time of test 2.both rear tyres at legal limites 3.front brake pads wearing low

4. Centre rear seat belt removed at time of re-test.

Fail 8 Mar 2014 156,018 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

1.engine management light on at time of test 2.both rear tyres at legal limites 3.front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2013 148,097 miles

As per failure

Fail 9 Apr 2013 148,062 miles

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

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

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

1. Engine manage menr light on. 2. Offside front inner wish bone mounging bush becoming perished. 3. Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 137,997 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 137,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 127,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 114,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 63,374 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 63,374 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Front brake discs appear slightly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre pressure low

Slight condensation in nearside rear lamp

Slight corrosion on radiator

Slight damage to chassis front crossmember

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,899 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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GF51 GNK is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GF51 GNK, 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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GF51 GNK is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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