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GJ51 WVP

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,744 mi
Last recorded96,744 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WVP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 96,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 93,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 93,018 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,629 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 92,629 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,112 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,227 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,270 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,196 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,245 miles

brakepipes at rear rusting.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 84,245 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakepipes at rear rusting.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,170 miles

front brake hoses perished.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,021 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

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

tank strap rusting.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 73,021 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tank strap rusting.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,634 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,634 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 59,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,959 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 49,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust very rusty.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,479 miles

exhaust very rusty.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,414 miles

o/s/f repeater faded, exhaust joints rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,894 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,416 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall splitting

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 WVP is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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