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GL51 FJE

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,016 mi
Last recorded116,016 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FJE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 116,016 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 116,004 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,238 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,608 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 107,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 104,242 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

both front tyres worn smooth on the edges

both rear tyres perished and tread cracking

n/s stop light not working until tapped

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 8 Nov 2014 104,208 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

both front tyres worn smooth on the edges

both rear tyres perished and tread cracking

n/s stop light not working until tapped

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2013 99,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 93,884 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe hits n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 10 Nov 2011 89,279 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Headlight switch

N/S/F brake pads look low

N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush

N/S/R shock absorber

Fail 10 Nov 2011 89,279 miles

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

Headlight switch

N/S/F brake pads look low

N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush

N/S/R shock absorber

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,790 miles

Centre exhaust corroding at rear joint

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel tank strap corroding

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 81,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Centre exhaust corroding at rear joint

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel tank strap corroding

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,370 miles

Fuel tank strap corroding

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

Poor aim pattern n/s headlamp

Fail 10 Nov 2009 74,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel tank strap corroding

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

Poor aim pattern n/s headlamp

slight difference in rise rate of rear brakes but not considered excessive. ( o/s slightly slow)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,479 miles

N/S/F shock bas leaking

rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Oct 2008 65,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

N/S/F shock bas leaking

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,592 miles

slight leak n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,952 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 35,410 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 35,410 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT

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

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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GL51 FJE is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL51 FJE, 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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What year was GL51 FJE registered?

GL51 FJE is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is GL51 FJE safe to buy?

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