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W489 VCX

2000 Peugeot 106

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,725 mi
Last recorded97,725 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 10666,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 VCX
MakePeugeot
Model106
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,725 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 95,604 miles

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 92,069 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 92,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 92,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/rear tire perished on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 89,308 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear undersill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,308 miles

o/s rear undersill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,051 miles

both rear inner and outer sills corrodded

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear inner wheel arch corrodded and holed

Fail 2 Apr 2014 86,948 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

both rear inner and outer sills corrodded

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear inner wheel arch corrodded and holed

Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,937 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 83,931 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2012 80,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,562 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 75,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,446 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 71,446 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,591 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in sidewalls not excessive

Fail 14 Apr 2009 65,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in sidewalls not excessive

Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,017 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,260 miles

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

advise only,-rear offside boot floor/wheelarch area is corroding.

offside rear sill area corroding - advise at present.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,503 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 106?

Based on 2,880,076 MOT tests across 319,421 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,027
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
319,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155,158
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 125,228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 103,765
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101,372
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W489 VCX is a 2000 Peugeot 106 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot 106 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,731 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 106 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155,158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W489 VCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 106 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Peugeot 106 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W489 VCX is a 2000 Peugeot 106, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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