1999 Peugeot 206 1.4L Petrol · V879 LJX
1999 Peugeot 206 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 74,619 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2015.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V879 LJX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/09/2015
- 74,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 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.
V879 LJX Mileage History
- 11/10/200631,803 mi
- 18/10/200740,369 mi+8,566 mi
- 18/10/200740,369 mi
- 26/09/200843,780 mi+3,411 mi
- 27/10/200844,121 mi+341 mi
- 27/10/200844,121 mi
- 07/10/201052,866 mi+8,745 mi
- 08/10/201052,866 mi
- 23/09/201160,146 mi+7,280 mi
- 27/09/201160,146 mi
- 04/10/201267,260 mi+7,114 mi
- 05/10/201267,275 mi+15 mi
- 22/10/201368,683 mi+1,408 mi
- 23/10/201368,689 mi+6 mi
- 19/11/201468,998 mi+309 mi
- 18/12/201469,007 mi+9 mi
- 21/09/201574,619 mi+5,612 mi
Average of roughly 4,787 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
V879 LJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Peugeot 206 (V879 LJX) between October 2006 and September 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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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- 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 FailureModerate
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 CorrosionModerate
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.
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