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C12 SUT

1997 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,407 mi
Last recorded136,407 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 30699,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 SUT
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 136,407 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 134,018 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 134,018 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 130,082 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 123,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

bonnet stay rod clip loose

brake fluid level low

front brake imb high, front discs worn to limits, front pads worn

large undertray fitted

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

rear washer n/w

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2009 123,103 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

bonnet stay rod clip loose

brake fluid level low

front brake imb high, front discs worn to limits, front pads worn

large undertray fitted

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

rear washer n/w

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2008 112,222 miles

Nearside headlamp cracked.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 98,433 miles

Nearside headlamp glass cracked.

Rear brake pads very low. Advise replacement.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 86,133 miles

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing. Strongly advise replacement. †Nearside front tyre on limit. †Rear of exhaust centre section getting weak.

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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C12 SUT is a 1997 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C12 SUT, 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 C12 SUT registered?

C12 SUT is a 1997 Peugeot 306, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is C12 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 SUT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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