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A3 LXW

1998 Peugeot 306

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,275 mi
Last recorded171,275 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 30695,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LXW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 171,275 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight brake pedal travel

Fail 19 Dec 2012 171,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2011 159,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate damaged

hedge needles in n/s/f tyre wall

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre touching loose inner wing lining

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in steering rack

temp repair o/s h/brake cable casing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 142,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 142,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 136,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

front crossmember badly repaired

Fail 13 Aug 2008 136,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front crossmember badly repaired

Pass 1 May 2007 121,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 101,672 miles

Nearside Front 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 perishing

How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?

Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,297
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
366,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 178,447
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118,536
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 108,455
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102,612
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A3 LXW is a 1998 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 95,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 306 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 LXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 306 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Peugeot 306 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 LXW registered?

A3 LXW is a 1998 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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