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HG51 DRX

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,916 mi
Last recorded45,916 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 DRX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 45,916 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 39,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 31,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,544 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,126 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 18,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 15,579 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 15,578 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 14,405 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 14,405 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,054 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 14,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 12,644 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 12,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 12,481 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in a bush where the axle mounts the chassis

Offside Rear slight play in a bush where the axle mounts the chassis

Pass 21 May 2015 12,473 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 12,473 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 12,333 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 12,213 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 12,167 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 11,925 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 11,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 10,715 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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HG51 DRX is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HG51 DRX, 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 HG51 DRX registered?

HG51 DRX is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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