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HJ51 VPL

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,525 mi
Last recorded84,525 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VPL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,525 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 84,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,384 miles

Both front brake disc's very corroded

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

Spare wheel missing and carrier tied up with rope

Offside rear tyre severely deteriated (perrished and cracked on side walls and in tread area) but no cord structure showing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 81,384 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front brake disc's very corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Spare wheel missing and carrier tied up with rope

Offside rear tyre severely deteriated (perrished and cracked on side walls and in tread area) but no cord structure showing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,886 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Aug 2010 71,886 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,168 miles

nsr/ osr tyres cracking up.

radiator fan worn and very noisy.

service light on.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 64,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

radiator fan worn and very noisy.

service light on.

nsr/ osr tyres cracking up.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,885 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 52,885 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,177 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

intermittant loud noise from engine

n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread but not to cords

Pass 14 May 2007 48,224 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 48,223 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 46,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 44,253 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 VPL is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ51 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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