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GJ51 TVU

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,148 mi
Last recorded105,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 TVU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 105,148 miles

Noise on start up, possible starter motor noisy

Offside front anti roll bar link joint cover split

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 105,148 miles

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

Noise on start up, possible starter motor noisy

Offside front anti roll bar link joint cover split

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,665 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 82,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

nearside front balljoint boot split

offside front inner cv gaiter clip catching engine when wheel turning

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,790 miles

1) front brake discs req measuring 2) front brake pads worn 3) tyres 175 65 14 4) body damage to n/s of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2009 66,790 miles

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

Nearside 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 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

1) front brake discs req measuring 2) front brake pads worn 3) tyres 175 65 14 4) body damage to n/s of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,251 miles

nearside rear rim damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2008 54,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear rim damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,540 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 46,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,621 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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GJ51 TVU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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