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MK51 EAA

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 EAA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 55,044 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 54,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,197 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,441 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 53,435 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,173 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,804 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,859 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,244 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,790 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,849 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 16,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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MK51 EAA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MK51 EAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK51 EAA registered?

MK51 EAA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MK51 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 EAA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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