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LF51 VCV

2001 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

102,736 mi
Last recorded102,736 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VCV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 102,736 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 102,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 100,949 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 100,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 99,639 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 99,639 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 97,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,927 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 93,927 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,734 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,105 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 87,105 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,787 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,787 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,982 miles

exhaust corroded[ front clamp]

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,711 miles

exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 74,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,719 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,719 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,581 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,420 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 45,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,650 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,525 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 30,525 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

indicator switch

Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,629 miles

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

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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LF51 VCV is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LF51 VCV, 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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LF51 VCV is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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