2001 Peugeot 206 1.6L Petrol · RA51 HVM
2001 Peugeot 206 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07/11/2001. Recorded mileage 132,763 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1587cc
RA51 HVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/11/2023
- 132,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
RA51 HVM Mileage History
- 27/10/2021123,371 mi
- 27/10/2021123,371 mi
- 14/11/2022128,821 mi+5,450 mi
- 23/11/2022128,825 mi+4 mi
- 28/11/2023132,763 mi+3,938 mi
Average of roughly 4,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA51 HVM 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 2001 Peugeot 206 (RA51 HVM) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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