1999 Peugeot 206 1.4L Petrol · V488 FJT
1999 Peugeot 206 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15/10/1999. Recorded mileage 105,288 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,288 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
V488 FJT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 105,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
V488 FJT Mileage History
- 13/10/200629,125 mi
- 13/10/200629,125 mi
- 10/10/200734,466 mi+5,341 mi
- 16/10/200839,444 mi+4,978 mi
- 17/10/200946,659 mi+7,215 mi
- 20/10/200946,698 mi+39 mi
- 24/09/201053,124 mi+6,426 mi
- 14/10/201158,363 mi+5,239 mi
- 28/09/201263,728 mi+5,365 mi
- 08/10/201368,035 mi+4,307 mi
- 10/10/201368,060 mi+25 mi
- 17/10/201471,983 mi+3,923 mi
- 01/10/201576,146 mi+4,163 mi
- 23/09/201680,195 mi+4,049 mi
- 05/10/201783,495 mi+3,300 mi
- 28/09/201886,990 mi+3,495 mi
- 18/10/201990,320 mi+3,330 mi
- 22/09/202093,278 mi+2,958 mi
- 01/09/202196,431 mi+3,153 mi
- 24/08/2022100,629 mi+4,198 mi
- 30/08/2023105,288 mi+4,659 mi
Average of roughly 4,512 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
V488 FJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Peugeot 206 (V488 FJT) between October 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
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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