1998 PEUGEOT 2061.4L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for S494 HBW: 1998 PEUGEOT 206 (Red, Petrol). Mileage: 104,072. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1360cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Peugeot 206 (S494 HBW) from 1998 show a total of 4 MOT tests between July 2021 and July 2024.
Across its entire MOT history, this Peugeot has a 100% success rate (4 passes and 0 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
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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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