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HG51 VWU

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,686 mi
Last recorded125,686 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VWU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 125,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,954 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 May 2015 112,940 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 100,335 miles

Brake compensator linkage slightly stiff

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,804 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 84,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,092 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 75,092 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 73,502 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2009 73,502 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,668 miles

auxillary belt is perishing

1x multi function display bulb does not appear to be working

coolant is weak at minus 7 celsius protection

front lower wishbone bushes are perishing

nearside rear number plate lamp lens is missing

offside rear light cluster appears to be condensating

pollen filter appears dirty

slight "play" in offside of steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2008 72,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

1x multi function display bulb does not appear to be working

auxillary belt is perishing

bottom of gearbox is very oily

coolant is weak at minus 7 celsius protection

front lower wishbone bushes are perishing

front of engine is oily

nearside rear number plate lamp lens is missing

offside door striker requires adjusting

offside rear light cluster appears to be condensating

pollen filter appears dirty

rear wiper blade is torn off

slight "play" in offside of steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,321 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,476 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 37,101 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 37,101 miles

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

Front shock absorbers damp.

Nearside Front 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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HG51 VWU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

HG51 VWU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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