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LJ51 BEU

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,175 mi
Last recorded99,175 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BEU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 93,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 89,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,205 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 78,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose

Pass 29 Oct 2011 77,531 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,102 miles

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

more than usual play amount of play in n/s drive shaft inner joint

rear exhaust silencer fouling rear bumper

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2010 67,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

more than usual play amount of play in n/s drive shaft inner joint

rear exhaust silencer fouling rear bumper

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,991 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 55,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

vehicle has been standing

Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,738 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,178 miles

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

Oil leak

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

cuts in o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls [not to cords]

long hand/brake lever travel

modified front suspension fitted to vehicle

non standard exhaust fitted, fouling body. exhaust rubber mountings beginning to perish

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight damage to all four wheel rims [alloys]

vehicle has non -standard wheels fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,003 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 38,003 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,139 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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LJ51 BEU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ51 BEU, 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 LJ51 BEU registered?

LJ51 BEU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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