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GJ51 DFC

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,343 mi
Last recorded100,343 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 DFC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 100,343 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 100,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2012 93,887 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 93,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,688 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 77,382 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,382 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,624 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER RIPPED

Fail 2 Feb 2009 72,620 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER RIPPED

Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,618 miles

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

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

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 30 Jan 2008 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,156 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 50,256 miles

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

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
Full Peugeot 206 reliability report

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GJ51 DFC is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJ51 DFC, 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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GJ51 DFC is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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