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LF51 VFV

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,453 mi
Last recorded149,453 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VFV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 149,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 138,343 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 138,343 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 123,508 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 123,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 119,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 119,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 116,158 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 116,130 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 112,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

coolant leak, suspected radiator leak, further investigation required

Pass 19 Nov 2010 112,520 miles

coolant leak, suspected radiator leak, further investigation required

Pass 16 Nov 2009 97,549 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both ball joint gaiters split on offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 16 Nov 2009 97,549 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both ball joint gaiters split on offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Nov 2008 85,316 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint rubbers split

main battery flat

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Nov 2008 85,311 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

bonnet release detached

both front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint rubbers split

main battery flat

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2008 76,240 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 61,585 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,538 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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LF51 VFV is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

LF51 VFV is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is LF51 VFV safe to buy?

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