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M8 XYW

1998 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,847 mi
Last recorded114,847 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 20677,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 XYW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 114,847 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 1 Nov 2010 114,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2009 107,300 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes rusting/general rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2009 106,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Nov 2008 100,349 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 100,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaking from engine

oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,899 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 75,802 miles

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

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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M8 XYW is a 1998 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 77,978 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 M8 XYW, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M8 XYW registered?

M8 XYW is a 1998 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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