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GJ51 VHU

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,659 mi
Last recorded130,659 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 130,659 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 126,072 miles

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/f shock wet

front pads low

o/s/lower arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2014 121,065 miles

rear box slight blowing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,526 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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn on the edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Jan 2012 111,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn on the edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2011 104,986 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 95,681 miles

both rear beam.rear arm bushes

front brake hoses perished

front pads

front shocks weeping

n/s arm rear,bush starting to pull out

n/s/r tyre just legal

tank area wet

Pass 21 Dec 2007 90,384 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2006 85,978 miles

front pads low

front tyre wearing inner egde

n/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 16 Dec 2005 81,206 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 VHU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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