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GY51 MGJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,323 mi
Last recorded85,323 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 MGJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 85,323 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2014 85,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear tyres perished

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,735 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2013 78,660 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake back plate damp most likely wheel cylinder leaking

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2012 73,885 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2011 69,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,787 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 63,747 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,889 miles

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

both front lower swivel joints some lift

clicking noise from nearside front wheel when rotated.Unable to verify but suspect outer cv joint

front brake pads worn low

nearside front inner cv boot small split

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge and very close to limits-needs attention soon

offside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Fail 9 Apr 2009 59,889 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front lower swivel joints some lift

clicking noise from nearside front wheel when rotated.Unable to verify but suspect outer cv joint

front brake pads worn low

nearside front inner cv boot small split

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge and very close to limits-needs attention soon

offside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,095 miles

play in o/s/f lower swivel on limit

rear silancer in poor condtion needs attention

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,826 miles

see original advise sheet no. 752213197052 that still applies

Fail 3 Apr 2007 45,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front lower swivel joint slight play

rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,151 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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GY51 MGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY51 MGJ, 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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GY51 MGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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