2001 PEUGEOT 2061.4L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for BN51 ACO: 2001 PEUGEOT 206 (SILVER, PETROL). Mileage: 98,082. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1360cc
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Public record health check: Below Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2001, this Peugeot 206 with plate BN51 ACO has undergone 5 MOT inspections since August 2021.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 14 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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Common Problems: PEUGEOT 206
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Head Gasket Failure (1.4/1.6 Petrols)(Serious)
The 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines are known for head gasket failures, especially on cars that have been overheated or poorly maintained. Symptoms include coolant loss, white exhaust smoke and overheating.
- Central Locking Actuator Failure(Moderate)
The door lock actuators fail regularly on the 206, leaving doors unable to lock or unlock remotely. The driver's door is typically the first to go.
- Rear Beam Axle Corrosion(Moderate)
The rear beam axle can corrode severely on UK cars, particularly in salt-laden coastal areas. Heavy rust can lead to structural weakness and MOT failure.
- Lambda Sensor Failure(Moderate)
The oxygen (lambda) sensor fails regularly, causing poor fuel economy, failed emissions tests and engine management warning lights.
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