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LF51 VFT

2001 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,497 mi
Last recorded156,497 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VFT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 156,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from injector (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 156,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from injector (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside top strut mount seized

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 147,574 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount noisey

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 146,574 miles

Emissions not tested screeching noise from engine when revs increased (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front top strut mount has noisey action

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 146,574 miles

Emissions not tested screeching noise from engine when revs increased (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front top strut mount has noisey action

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 143,083 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 143,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 139,294 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 139,294 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 128,854 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 128,854 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 112,751 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 11 Jan 2014 112,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

brake disc corroded front

long hand brake travel

Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 102,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 92,242 miles

both front discs poor condition

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,856 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,856 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,061 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,833 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 54,534 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,941 miles

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

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

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 VFT is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LF51 VFT, 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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What year was LF51 VFT registered?

LF51 VFT is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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