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HJ51 VGG

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,579 mi
Last recorded143,579 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VGG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 143,579 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 143,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,640 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Valve stem slightly misaligned both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank strap heavily corroded & seriously weakened (requires attention)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 131,757 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Valve stem slightly misaligned both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank strap heavily corroded & seriously weakened (requires attention)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 128,500 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2016 122,552 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 122,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,951 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 114,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,437 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,045 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 104,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 90,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,175 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,186 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 76,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,232 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 64,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 60,483 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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HJ51 VGG is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HJ51 VGG, 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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HJ51 VGG is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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