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LF51 VGA

2001 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,506 mi
Last recorded115,506 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VGA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,917 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight play osf inner rack joint

Fail 16 Feb 2015 109,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

slight play osf inner rack joint

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,830 miles

rear brake valve damp.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 103,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

rear brake valve damp.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

tracking out?

Fail 19 Feb 2013 96,225 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

slight play in steering rack

tracking out?

Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,688 miles

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

rusty fuel strap

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,477 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,625 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,857 miles

both front brake pads low (4mm) + brake discs corroded on insides.

brake fluid level low.

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

various small stone chips + light scratches in windscreen.

Fail 8 Feb 2006 39,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

back edge of engine tray insecure.

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inside edges(tracking)? Legal limit 1.6mm.

various stone chips in windscreen .

Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,190 miles

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

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

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

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

back edge of engine tray insecure.

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inside edges(tracking)? Legal limit 1.6mm.

various stone chips in windscreen .

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 VGA is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGA, 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 VGA is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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