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LJ51 GRF

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,765 mi
Last recorded147,765 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 GRF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 147,765 miles

all 4 tyres are worn and perished and worn

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear radius arm bearing has slight movement (axle)

Fail 27 Apr 2019 147,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all 4 tyres are worn and perished and worn

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear radius arm bearing has slight movement (axle)

Pass 10 May 2018 141,350 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

fuel tank trap corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 130,905 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 130,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 120,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 2 May 2015 112,850 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Both rear brake discs are worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 106,523 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre is perished

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

Offside rear tyre is badly perished and has various cuts but unable to see the ply or cords

Fail 20 Mar 2014 106,508 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs are corroded

Both front wiper blades are in poor condition

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Front inner brake pads appear low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,501 miles

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)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 102,496 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,027 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 97,019 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 91,446 miles

advise engine oil leaks

advise multiple stone chips to window

advise n/s/f tyre on limit 1,6

advise o/s/f brake hose perished

advise o/s/f shock damp

advise o/s/f tyre on limit

advise o/s/r mud guard loose

advise rear exhaust box rusty

advise side repeaters faded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,051 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 84,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,844 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 65,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 58,415 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GRF is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GRF, 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 GRF is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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