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GF51 TXM

2001 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,413 mi
Last recorded137,413 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 May 2017 137,413 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to heavy black smoke from exhaust (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

number plate lamps lens missing

Pass 11 May 2016 132,414 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

number plate light lens missing

Fail 7 May 2016 132,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

number plate light lens missing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 127,487 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 127,487 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 125,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

tank strap corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 122,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 121,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 116,043 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Feb 2011 116,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,479 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 107,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 100,453 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 94,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 94,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 760,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 65,429 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 65,429 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner inscure

o/s/r bumper inscure

Pass 4 Oct 2005 61,403 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 61,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TXM is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GF51 TXM, 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 TXM is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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