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MJ51 BZR

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,168 mi
Last recorded189,168 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 BZR
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 189,168 miles

Boot crossmember is corroded through at extreme ends.

Both front suspension arms rear bushes (as per last MOT) are separating and may be contributing to extra tyre wear on inside edges.

Quite a lot of light corrosion at both rear subframe mounts ( possible welding repairs required next MOT)

Slight rotational noise at offside front, unable to determine bearing or brakes.

Unable to fully test sills areas due to trims.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 188,827 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Boot crossmember is corroded through at extreme ends.

Both front suspension arms rear bushes (as per last MOT) are separating and may be contributing to extra tyre wear on inside edges.

Quite a lot of light corrosion at both rear subframe mounts ( possible welding repairs required next MOT)

Unable to fully test sills areas due to trims.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 172,139 miles

Both sets front brake pads wearing slightly low, advise to run out and replace with new discs.

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

Nail in offside rear tryre tread (leaking).

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has an area with slight abrasion damage.

Parking brake performance just passes test, advise new cables for next year.

Unable to fully test sills areas due to trims.

Underfloor fuel cooler tray has a fixing missing, advise to secure. .

Pass 20 Dec 2012 155,406 miles

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes are beginning to deteriorate.

Nearside rear inner brake pad spring missing.

Offside rear brake pad spring missing.

Unable to test sills areas due to trims.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 155,406 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes are beginning to deteriorate.

Nearside rear inner brake pad spring missing.

Offside rear brake pad spring missing.

Unable to test sills areas due to trims.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 141,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f caliper slight sticking

Pass 17 Jan 2011 118,787 miles

n/s no plate lamp cover missing

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 100,111 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 100,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,899 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 78,898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 64,745 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,846 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 52,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension mounting bushes worn.

o/s/r tyre perished

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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MJ51 BZR is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MJ51 BZR, 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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MJ51 BZR is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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