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HV51 AHL

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

166,097 mi
Last recorded166,097 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 AHL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 166,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Handbrake performance only just met

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 166,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Handbrake performance only just met

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 162,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt extremely slow to retract

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative due to light unit being smashed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 159,758 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 159,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 157,328 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 155,129 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 155,128 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 151,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 151,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 148,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 142,597 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 139,562 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 134,031 miles

SLIGHT CRACKING IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOISES

Pass 6 Oct 2015 129,500 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted at time of test .

Slight oil leak from front of vehicle .

Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,004 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 119,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small cracks in both front brake hoses .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 119,325 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front brake discs very corroded .

Both front coil springs worn & touching under vehicles weight .

Both rear brake discs very corroded .

Cracks in both front brake hoses .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F coil spring touching inner wing at top mounting & sticking on right turns .

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 113,765 miles

cracks to front brake hoses

front tyres worn low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 113,759 miles

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

cracks to front brake hoses

front tyres worn low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 108,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,796 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

nearside rear tyre starting to feather on edge

Fail 18 Aug 2008 80,796 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to feather on edge

Fail 10 Aug 2007 69,272 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake pads worn .

Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,272 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn .

Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,515 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 58,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HV51 AHL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HV51 AHL, 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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HV51 AHL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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