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GL51 RVK

2001 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,381 mi
Last recorded116,381 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 RVK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,381 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,851 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 105,844 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside panel (wing) damage

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres has cracking on side wall and tread depth

Pass 18 Mar 2017 101,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 101,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,813 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 94,812 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,062 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 88,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,793 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 80,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,318 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

COOLING FAN BEARING NOISEY

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,748 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

battery insecure

nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 16 Mar 2012 69,748 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

battery insecure

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,273 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 64,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,818 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 58,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,855 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,675 miles

front discs lipped

front number plate cracked

oil leak from sump area

spare wheel loose in cradle

Fail 28 Jan 2009 51,675 miles

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

front discs lipped

front number plate cracked

oil leak from sump area

spare wheel loose in cradle

Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,982 miles

front discs lipped

nsfv tyre low tread

oil leak from head gkt area

slight play in osf lower ball joint

very bad play in nsr radius arm bearing

Fail 12 Feb 2007 23,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,251 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,768 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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GL51 RVK is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RVK, 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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GL51 RVK is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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