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PEUGEOT 2061999 · 2.0L PETROL

V251 ELD

Vehicle Insight Summary

PEUGEOT 206 (1999, PETROL, 1997cc) — mileage recorded at 48,967. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 10/04/2012
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/04/2012
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
1997cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing data for over fifteen years. The last recorded test took place in April 2011 at 48,967 miles, where the car passed after rectifying multiple failures. Because there are no entries beyond 2011, there is no evidence to verify the current mechanical condition or structural integrity of the Peugeot. The maintenance trend effectively ended over a decade ago, suggesting the car has likely been in long-term storage or off legal registration. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-seven-year-old car, averaging approximately 1,814 miles per year since its 1999 registration. Data shows a significant gap in activity between the 2009 test at 23,083 miles and the 2010 test at 35,751 miles, followed by a total cessation of recorded mileage after the entry at 48,967 miles. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain, it frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and brake fluid contamination when a vehicle sits for extended periods without regular use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the areas most affected by long-term inactivity. The 2011 failure highlighted a split constant velocity joint gaiter and poor parking brake efficiency, issues that would have worsened significantly over fifteen years of standing. Given the 2009 report of surface pitting on rear brake discs, the entire braking system should be inspected for seized calipers and heavy corrosion. Critical attention is also required for structural rust in the rear sills, suspension control arm bushes, and fuel lines, as these are common failure points on this model that deteriorate regardless of low mileage.

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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/4/2026, 8:31:49 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing data for over fifteen years. The last recorded test took place in April 2011 at 48,967 miles, where the car passed after rectifying multiple failures. Because there are no entries beyond 2011, there is no evidence to verify the current mechanical condition or structural integrity of the Peugeot. The maintenance trend effectively ended over a decade ago, suggesting the car has likely been in long-term storage or off legal registration. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-seven-year-old car, averaging approximately 1,814 miles per year since its 1999 registration. Data shows a significant gap in activity between the 2009 test at 23,083 miles and the 2010 test at 35,751 miles, followed by a total cessation of recorded mileage after the entry at 48,967 miles. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain, it frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and brake fluid contamination when a vehicle sits for extended periods without regular use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the areas most affected by long-term inactivity. The 2011 failure highlighted a split constant velocity joint gaiter and poor parking brake efficiency, issues that would have worsened significantly over fifteen years of standing. Given the 2009 report of surface pitting on rear brake discs, the entire braking system should be inspected for seized calipers and heavy corrosion. Critical attention is also required for structural rust in the rear sills, suspension control arm bushes, and fuel lines, as these are common failure points on this model that deteriorate regardless of low mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1999, this Peugeot 206 with plate V251 ELD has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2009.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 10 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.

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