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GU51 XVE

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

183,344 mi
Last recorded183,344 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XVE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 183,344 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 183,344 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2013 161,432 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 161,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2012 143,820 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 143,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 124,893 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

rusting to metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2010 101,903 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 101,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 79,502 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 79,502 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,180 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 62,180 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,506 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,506 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,091 miles

front.discs.corroded.on.inner.edges

Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 41,485 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 41,484 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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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GU51 XVE is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GU51 XVE, 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 GU51 XVE registered?

GU51 XVE is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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