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W521 RCV

2000 Peugeot 106

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,698 mi
Last recorded100,698 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 10666,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 RCV
MakePeugeot
Model106
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,698 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,512 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,824 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,847 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,960 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,960 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,830 miles

rear tyres perished on walls. Drivers seat loose

Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,925 miles

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat has slight free play movement

Fail 14 Apr 2012 78,919 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,071 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,069 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,734 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 47,734 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

NSR lamp cluster has moisture in.

Oil level on minimum.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,175 miles

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

washer bottle leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2007 27,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,083 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 18,528 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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W521 RCV is a 2000 Peugeot 106 in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W521 RCV, 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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What year was W521 RCV registered?

W521 RCV is a 2000 Peugeot 106, first registered on 10 June 2000.

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