1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate and common faults

485 MOT tests in 2024. 46.6% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time46.6%
Failed or needed repairs53.4%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 485 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.9%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits9.5%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits7.6%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics43.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks33.6%
  3. Brakes30.7%
  4. Suspension22.5%
  5. Body & chassis17.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.5%
  7. Tyres5.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Peugeot 206?

In 2024, 46.6% of 1999 Peugeot 206 cars passed their MOT first time, across 485 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Peugeot 206?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Peugeot 206 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).