1999 Peugeot 206 1.4L Petrol · V686 FGN
1999 Peugeot 206 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 46,517 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1360cc
V686 FGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 46,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Peugeot 206
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
V686 FGN Mileage History
- 16/08/202344,613 mi
- 09/08/202445,452 mi+839 mi
- 16/08/202445,471 mi+19 mi
- 18/08/202546,517 mi+1,046 mi
- 18/08/202546,517 mi
Average of roughly 949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V686 FGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Peugeot 206 (V686 FGN) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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