Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Tgb 202?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Tgb 202?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Tgb 202?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Tgb 202?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Tgb 202 (2006)

141 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.4% first-time pass rate

2006 Tgb 202

CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2006 Tgb 202. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability In line with UK average

80.4%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

6,813

typical mileage

3,535–10,218 middle half

12.1%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.02

avg MOT failures per car

over 4.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2006 Tgb 202

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Tgb 202 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

3,535

low mileage

6,813

typical

10,218

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Tgb 202 vehicles fall between 3,535 and 10,218 miles.

2006 Tgb 202 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2016 (38% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2016.

MOT History Averages

4.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.02

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Tgb 202

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

21.4%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
17.3%

Steering headbearing has slight free play
13.2%

Exhaust slightly deteriorated
12.9%

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
12.4%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
12.4%

Steering headbearing has excessive free play
11.8%

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
11.8%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.

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