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S122 RAC

1998 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,995 mi
Last recorded94,995 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 20677,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 RAC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,995 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 94,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

engine coolant level low

Fail 4 Mar 2013 94,897 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

water leak possible radiator

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,044 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,044 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,961 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 81,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal travel

Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,098 miles

o/s/r radius arm still has slight play due to tube axle being worn before next test this will have to be changed

Fail 20 Feb 2010 79,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 70,722 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 70,722 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 65,503 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 65,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,967 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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S122 RAC is a 1998 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S122 RAC, 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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S122 RAC is a 1998 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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