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HG51 VLJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

182,368 mi
Last recorded182,368 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VLJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 182,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Strong burning smell from engine bay when running

Fail 23 Jul 2019 182,367 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Strong burning smell from engine bay when running

Pass 6 Jul 2016 182,359 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 182,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 175,846 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 168,994 miles

Offside Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

power steering belt starting too deteriorate

Pass 8 May 2012 161,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 152,808 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 146,829 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,577 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,058 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 33,849 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 VLJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

HG51 VLJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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