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GJ51 VPW

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,986 mi
Last recorded37,986 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VPW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 37,986 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 37,440 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,094 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,448 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 36,448 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,761 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 35,761 miles

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

Nearside 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 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)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 34,437 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake imbalance 15%

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,808 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,673 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,423 miles

front wishbone rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,575 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 26,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,778 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,516 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 14,767 miles

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

near side washer jet partly blocked

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 VPW is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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