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MRZ 2165

1996 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,946 mi
Last recorded154,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 306104,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 2165
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 154,946 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear outer side light inop

Fail 2 Jun 2010 154,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear outer side light inop

Pass 11 Oct 2008 149,310 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 149,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 142,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 122,046 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 122,046 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 115,967 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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MRZ 2165 is a 1996 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 104,102 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 MRZ 2165, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 306 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MRZ 2165 registered?

MRZ 2165 is a 1996 Peugeot 306, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is MRZ 2165 safe to buy?

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