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A196 MEL

2006 Peugeot 307

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,273 mi
Last recorded51,273 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 30768,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA196 MEL
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 51,273 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,547 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,497 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 48,203 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,796 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,343 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,920 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,325 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,520 miles

very slight play in os steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,296 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,452 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,132 miles

slight play in o/s track arm

Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in o/s track arm

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,960 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,958 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 307?

Based on 5,095,133 MOT tests across 320,070 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
320,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275,886
position lamp(s) not working 187,900
Registration plate lamp not working 168,034
Stop lamp not working 163,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 155,426
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A196 MEL is a 2006 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,287 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 307 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 275,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A196 MEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Peugeot 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A196 MEL registered?

A196 MEL is a 2006 Peugeot 307, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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