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GJ51 VHT

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,021 mi
Last recorded135,021 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VHT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 135,021 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 135,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 126,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 126,343 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 117,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 117,447 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 106,924 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel residue on bottom of fuel tank.

Nearside front tyre Worn close to legal limit as a result of damage to the wheel rim.

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls.

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

Slight play in both inner steering arm joints.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 106,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel residue on bottom of fuel tank.

Nearside front tyre Worn close to legal limit as a result of damage to the wheel rim.

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls.

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

Slight play in both inner steering arm joints.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,165 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f anti-roll bar link lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 16 Nov 2009 86,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f anti-roll bar link lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,301 miles

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

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

fuel tank damp with diesel no visable leak

water in nearside rear lamp operation not affected

Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,764 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

access to engine reduced due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,283 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 68,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 62,511 miles

condensation in nearside rear lamp.

irregular wear offside front and offside rear tyres.

light scratches in windscreen.

Fail 31 Oct 2005 62,511 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condensation in nearside rear lamp

irregular wear offside rear tyre

light scratches in windscreen

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 VHT is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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