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LJ51 GHO

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,468 mi
Last recorded143,468 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 GHO
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 143,468 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 143,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

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

spare tyre flat and perished

Pass 16 Jan 2014 143,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

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

spare tyre flat and perished

Pass 16 May 2012 138,704 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 133,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs pitted

Fail 4 Nov 2010 133,041 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 124,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 124,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2008 116,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 116,748 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 110,752 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 102,967 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 GHO is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GHO, 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 LJ51 GHO registered?

LJ51 GHO is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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