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GF55 VBN

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,696 mi
Last recorded165,696 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VBN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 165,696 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom (6.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Feb 2018 165,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom (6.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2017 157,090 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 157,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 147,301 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheels lean in slightly on rear axle

Fail 21 Jan 2016 147,301 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheels lean in slightly on rear axle

Pass 15 Jan 2015 138,203 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Noise from rear suspension / axle beam

Play in lower gearbox mount

Fail 14 Jan 2015 138,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Noise from rear suspension / axle beam

Play in lower gearbox mount

Pass 8 Jan 2014 128,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 120,395 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 120,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,983 miles

Both front discs worn

Offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,760 miles

Front disc's worn will need to be replaced on next pad change

Fail 15 Feb 2011 99,760 miles

Front disc's worn will need to be replaced on next pad change

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 85,471 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,105 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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GF55 VBN is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 59,821 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 GF55 VBN, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF55 VBN registered?

GF55 VBN is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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