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A3 SBP

1997 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,216 mi
Last recorded117,216 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 30699,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SBP
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General coorosion under the vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 117,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General coorosion under the vehicle

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 115,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion under body various suspension parts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 115,967 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion under body various suspension parts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 114,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion under body various suspension parts

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 113,770 miles

general corrosion under body various suspension parts

Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 109,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,256 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 103,254 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 103,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 99,113 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advisory (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,991 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 94,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,636 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,998 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 85,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,849 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,986 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,641 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 70,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

NSF head light has a small hole in the glass

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate has some damage

Fail 20 May 2009 66,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 May 2009 66,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 May 2008 65,061 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 65,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 62,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 59,110 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 May 2006 58,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 SBP is a 1997 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 99,564 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 SBP, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 306 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 SBP is a 1997 Peugeot 306, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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