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A7 OFJ

1997 Peugeot 306

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,309 mi
Last recorded77,309 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 30699,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 OFJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2008 77,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,309 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 77,108 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Nov 2007 77,099 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,598 miles

nsr tyre starting to mishape

osr tyre starting to mishape

power steering pipe slight leak

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

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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A7 OFJ is a 1997 Peugeot 306 in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 OFJ, 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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What year was A7 OFJ registered?

A7 OFJ is a 1997 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A7 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 OFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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