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AJ51 XGU

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,582 mi
Last recorded141,582 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 XGU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2014 141,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust corroded and starting to leak rear box

front and rear brake hoses splitting

front suspension springs corroding

rear barke discs worn and corroded and pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jul 2014 141,582 miles

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

exhaust corroded and starting to leak rear box

front and rear brake hoses splitting

front suspension springs corroding

rear barke discs worn and corroded and pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,559 miles

exhaust badly corroded and starting to leak

front and rear brake hoses splitting

front and rear reg plates deteriorated

slight movement drivers seat

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 30 Jul 2013 132,522 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

exhaust badly corroded and starting to leak

front and rear brake hoses splitting

front and rear reg plates deteriorated

slight movement drivers seat

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,982 miles

backbox slightly corroded

front and rear reg plates deteriorated

front tyres on wear markers and on legal limit of 1.6mm

o/s number plate lamp cover missing

oil leak evident

rear brake flexis perished

rear discs corroded and inner pads low?

Fail 11 Jul 2012 123,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

backbox slightly corroded

front and rear reg plates deteriorated

front tyres on wear markers and on legal limit of 1.6mm

o/s number plate lamp cover missing

o/s tyre worn heavily on inner edge

oil leak evident

rear brake flexis perished

rear discs corroded and inner pads low?

Pass 26 Jul 2011 114,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front spring rusty

nearside handbrake cable outer splitting

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 13 Aug 2010 107,213 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,032 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 99,030 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake discs faces poor

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 67,977 miles

both rear disc outer edges rusty

offside front brake disc edge rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

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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AJ51 XGU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 85,498 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 AJ51 XGU, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ51 XGU registered?

AJ51 XGU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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