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J1 SBO

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,729 mi
Last recorded47,729 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 SBO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 47,729 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat blowing from join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded and holed, not within 30cm

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed next to chassis leg, not within 30cm

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top jumping (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and holed, not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sills corroded and splitting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 45,137 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top jumping (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear sills corroded and split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front floor corroded and holed, next to chassis

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Nov 2024 45,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear backbox clamp corroded and split, blowing from join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside 50-100 (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top jumping (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear sills corroded and split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front floor corroded and holed, next to chassis

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Nov 2023 42,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads very low approx 2mm, nearside outer pad almost touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe blown slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underfloor area corroded ( next to chassis ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing jumping, possible seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot split slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front bulkhead behind strut top area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear jacking point areas corroded ( sills ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant bottle low

Fail 8 Nov 2023 42,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative load sensor arm seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera moved from screen ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front bulkhead under bonnet showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera removed from center of screen ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front bulkhead area corroded under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front floor underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 1 Nov 2022 40,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear brake effort lower than nearside 180 - 80 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera removed from center of screen ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front bulkhead area corroded under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front floor underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Oct 2021 39,254 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wings to bulkhead starting to corroded, under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front underfloor next to chassis legs starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

scratches on screen

Pass 27 Oct 2020 38,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead next to strut top area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 38,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded underside of car, 1 pipe has already been renewed (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside effort 110 nearside 190 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. not locking to position (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative brake load sensor not moving on brake application (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead next to strut top area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 36,514 miles

Body component insecure bonnet snapped offside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning load sensor valve seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction old tax disc holder nearside (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 32,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 32,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 25,610 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 25,597 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,386 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre inner wall.no cords exposed.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 24,385 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

cut in offside rear tyre inner wall.no cords exposed.

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,794 miles

Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 20,794 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)

Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,487 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,790 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,358 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 14,358 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,347 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 12,347 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Peugeot 206 reliability report

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J1 SBO is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J1 SBO, 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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J1 SBO is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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