1999 Peugeot 206 · 2,772 MOT tests
1999 Peugeot 206 reliability
1999 Peugeot 206s fail 52.4% of first MOT tests, 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 206 years (2,772 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 206s: 48.5%)
- 52.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 206s: 48.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 74,720
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,772
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 21.7% of tests fail here (220% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Peugeot 206
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks21.7%
- Brakes17.1%
- Suspension16.3%
- Body, chassis and structure15.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Tyres5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Lambda reading outside specified limits 6.75%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Stop lamp not working 6.57%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 6.13%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 5.34%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Exhaust has major gas leak 5.09%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.55%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.46%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.03%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.77%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.04%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 206 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Peugeot 206 reliable?
1999 Peugeot 206s fail 52.4% of first MOT tests, 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 206 years (2,772 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Peugeot 206 MOT?
Most often lambda reading outside specified limits (6.75% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.57% of tests), position lamp not working (6.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Peugeot 206 have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Peugeot 206 shows 74,720 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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