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LJ51 GNV

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

139,243 mi
Last recorded139,243 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 GNV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 139,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 136,285 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushing has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Rear brake discs corroded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 136,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspect also slight wear in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter securing clip missing

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushing has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Rear brake discs corroded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,330 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Central - underside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

Coolant temperature gauge indicates engine is running over optimum temperature - not excessive at time of test

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations - underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust rear silencer hanger disconnected - exhaust still adequately supported at time of test

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations - underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Flexible brake hose contacting wheel rim on full lock

Fail 14 Aug 2018 127,304 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Central - underside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

Coolant temperature gauge indicates engine is running over optimum temperature - not excessive at time of test

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations - underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust rear silencer hanger disconnected - exhaust still adequately supported at time of test

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations - underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Unable to test wiper efficiency due to insufficient windscreen washer function

Offside Front Flexible brake hose contacting wheel rim on full lock

Pass 1 Sep 2017 121,646 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 121,646 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 118,030 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 118,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 114,725 miles

Floor area corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight bind from nearside rear wheel

Fail 10 Oct 2015 114,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Floor area corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight bind from nearside rear wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2014 106,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 106,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,852 miles

O/S/R Tyre wall perished

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 93,720 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre wall perished

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 88,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,734 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 85,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,217 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 84,217 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2009 68,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 57,879 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 57,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 50,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 41,813 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 GNV is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 LJ51 GNV, 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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LJ51 GNV is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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