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W523 RCS

2000 Peugeot 106

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,284 mi
Last recorded39,284 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 10666,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 RCS
MakePeugeot
Model106
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 39,284 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 39,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,250 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 37,250 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 35,086 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,371 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 33,371 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in boot (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 29,081 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch outwith prescribed area

Fail 13 Aug 2013 29,006 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,430 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 26,430 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,524 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,750 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,030 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,987 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 12,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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W523 RCS is a 2000 Peugeot 106 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W523 RCS, 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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W523 RCS is a 2000 Peugeot 106, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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