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HG51 VVT

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,471 mi
Last recorded167,471 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VVT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 167,471 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 162,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 156,377 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 156,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 149,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 149,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 135,012 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 135,012 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 125,940 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 125,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 114,733 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 114,733 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 103,718 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroded

front wipers worn

n/s/f shock absorber damp

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play from o/s/f ball joint

Fail 21 Nov 2008 103,718 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroded

front wipers worn

n/s/f shock absorber damp

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play from o/s/f ball joint

Fail 28 Nov 2007 89,296 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 89,296 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 74,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VVT is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HG51 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

HG51 VVT is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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