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LX51 VTE

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,078 mi
Last recorded93,078 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VTE
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 93,078 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 88,873 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 88,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,786 miles

airbag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 81,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 79,235 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 79,235 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,227 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 77,215 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

trim missing on nearside front door inside car metal bits sticking out from door ,can be dangerous if in accendent

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,378 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 71,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,760 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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LX51 VTE is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX51 VTE, 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 LX51 VTE registered?

LX51 VTE is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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