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2001 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

85,145 mi
Last recorded85,145 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 VAT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 85,145 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 84,709 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024

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

Fuel tank strap corroded & weak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel tank strap corroded & weak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer has slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank strap is corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished badly - no cords / ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to near side rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished badly - no cords / ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Under inflated

Pass 22 Jun 2022 80,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators faded (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective low pressure

Fail 22 Jun 2022

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators faded (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective low pressure

Pass 19 Jun 2021 78,212 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 75,917 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 75,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,965 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,921 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,580 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,513 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 23 Jun 2014 59,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,532 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 56,532 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,348 miles

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

engine mangment light on

Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine mangment light on

Fail 29 Jun 2011 50,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,928 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,566 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 40,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 36,784 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 36,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 32,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2006 24,540 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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J19 VAT is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J19 VAT, 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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J19 VAT is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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