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GJ51 VKU

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,876 mi
Last recorded38,876 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VKU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2.4mm

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

Offside Rear Tyre on 2.1mm

front pads 2mm

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,429 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 35,429 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,972 miles

indicator stalk worn and weak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 31,972 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

indicator stalk worn and weak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,045 miles

indicator arm worn

Fail 26 Mar 2014 28,045 miles

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

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

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

indicator arm worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,205 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,013 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 21,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,515 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,847 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 6,186 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 6,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 4,683 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 VKU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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