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GJ51 VLB

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,910 mi
Last recorded102,910 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VLB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,910 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 101,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,185 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 99,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2012 97,799 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 97,797 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,879 miles

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

rear brake pads getting down

slight play o/s/f link / n/s/f link boot split

some damaged o/s & n/s door mirrors

Fail 12 Oct 2011 77,879 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake pads getting down

slight play o/s/f link / n/s/f link boot split

some damaged o/s & n/s door mirrors

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,741 miles

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

both front door mirrors slightly loose on fixing

o/s & n/s front brake discs some pitting.

some cracking o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2009 54,092 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,228 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slightly low parking brake effort rear's.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 51,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slightly low parking brake effort rear's.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,657 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 25,952 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 25,951 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VLB is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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