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LM51 XRT

2001 Peugeot 306

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

150,679 mi
Last recorded150,679 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 XRT
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 150,679 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 150,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 148,029 miles

Central Rear non obligatory seat belt missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced wishbone front fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced wishbone front fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 143,581 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tail light unit broken at side no white light emitting

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion at rear suspension points

Fail 7 Dec 2023 143,581 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tail light unit broken at side no white light emitting

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle has corrosion at rear suspension points

Pass 8 Dec 2022 141,425 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear tail lamp unit damaged

Offside no plate lamp cover missing

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

powersteering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 141,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear door check strap missing

Nearside Rear tail lamp unit damaged

Offside no plate lamp cover missing

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

powersteering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,439 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear tail light uni damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting plate on shocker corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

vehicle has corrosion at key areas on underside

Fail 13 Dec 2021 139,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear tail light uni damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting plate on shocker corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

vehicle has corrosion at key areas on underside

Pass 7 Dec 2020 138,419 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside tailight unit damaged

Nearside wing damaged

Nearside wing mirror cover insecure

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 138,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside tailight unit damaged

Nearside wing damaged

Nearside wing mirror cover insecure

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 137,135 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 137,135 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,779 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lense corroded

Nearside Rear stoplight unit damaged

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 135,779 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light lense corroded

Nearside Rear stoplight unit damaged

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 135,055 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 135,055 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 134,334 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 134,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 133,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 131,347 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 124,199 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 123,584 miles

both front wing repeater,s slightly discoloured

n/s/f fog lamp not working

trailer socket faulty-no stop lights and no fog light

Fail 4 Jan 2013 123,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wing repeater,s slightly discoloured

n/s/f fog lamp not working

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders/near limit

trailer socket faulty-no stop lights and no fog light

tyre size; 185/65x14.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 121,769 miles

trailer socket inoperative

Fail 6 Jan 2012 121,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

trailer socket inoperative

Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,360 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 113,844 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no. plate cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2010 113,844 miles

front no. plate cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 108,404 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 108,404 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 104,305 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 99,639 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 92,857 miles

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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LM51 XRT is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 LM51 XRT, 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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LM51 XRT is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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