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LB51 RCX

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,604 mi
Last recorded78,604 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 RCX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread across top of plate. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of tread. ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 78,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread across top of plate. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of tread. ()

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread across top of plate. (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 74,895 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX ,DOWN PIPE CRACKED. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread across top of plate. (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front link pipe to front exhaust box. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front temporay glass fitted to front door.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 70,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front link pipe to front exhaust box. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front temporay glass fitted to front door.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,734 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 65,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working LAMP UNIT IS FULL OF WATER. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HAS A LARGE LIP AROUND OUTER EDGE OF DISC. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HAS A LARGE LIP AROUND OUTER EDGE OF DISC. (3.5.1i)

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

TYRE WHICH IS IN SPARE WHEEL HOLDER,IS FLAT.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,281 miles

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

front and rear brake pads look low but are hard to see as it has wheel covers fitted

offside rear light lens is full of water.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 61,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear brake pads look low but are hard to see as it has wheel covers fitted

offside rear light lens is full of water.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 55,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

can not see brake pads clearly as wheel covers are fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,065 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

outer nearside front tyre sidewall is cracking,

outer outside front outer sidewall is cracking.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 50,065 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

outer nearside front tyre sidewall is cracking,

outer outside front outer sidewall is cracking.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,311 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 39,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,236 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,597 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 33,597 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,411 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 26,201 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,348 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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LB51 RCX is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LB51 RCX, 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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LB51 RCX is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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