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L542 JCP

1994 Peugeot 306

Gold Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,763 mi
Last recorded180,763 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Peugeot 306113,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 JCP
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 180,763 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 168,418 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 168,406 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2006 155,489 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 155,489 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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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L542 JCP is a 1994 Peugeot 306 in Gold with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 113,071 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 L542 JCP, 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 32 years old, this Peugeot 306 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L542 JCP registered?

L542 JCP is a 1994 Peugeot 306, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L542 JCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L542 JCP 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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