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LJ51 BGU

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,767 mi
Last recorded149,767 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BGU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 149,767 miles

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

scratches on windscreen

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from and to abs modulator (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power ram moist (2.3.3b)

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges and perished on inner side walls

Fail 5 Nov 2016 149,767 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from and to abs modulator (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak fron g/ box area ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power ram moist (2.3.3b)

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges and perished on inner side walls

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

scratchs on wind screen

Pass 31 Oct 2015 143,419 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Nov 2014 136,062 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 4 Nov 2014 136,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Nov 2013 128,848 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 5 Nov 2013 128,848 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Nov 2012 122,970 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light on

both front lower arm rear most bushes poor condition

o/s front sides repeater slightly white

o/s front tyre on limit of 1.6

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 117,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2010 110,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

some wear front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2009 103,916 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

battery light stays on with ign off

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 92,788 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,549 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 74,547 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,312 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 60,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2005 45,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs & pads in poor condition on inside.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 45,488 miles

front brake discs & pads in poor condition on inside.

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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LJ51 BGU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJ51 BGU, 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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LJ51 BGU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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