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MU51 XDW

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,048 mi
Last recorded148,048 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 XDW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 148,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 135,493 miles

rear suspension starting to feel soft

Fail 8 Jun 2015 135,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension starting to feel soft

Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,002 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,437 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,517 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front lower arms rear bushes coming unbonded

brake fluid level getting low

front and rear drake discs groved

off side rear tyreperishing

rear hand brake imbalance of 43%

suspect rear brake discs getting low

Fail 16 Jun 2011 70,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front lower arm rear bushes coming unbonded

both rear brake discs groved and poor suspect brake pads getting low

off side rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,067 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front lower arm rear bushes coming unbonded

both rear brake discs groved and poor suspect brake pads getting low

high level brake light not working

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,470 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/f headlamp aim adjusted to within limits but left to right adjustment only just in-new lamp may be required next year

Fail 30 Jun 2010 61,461 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

front discs worn

play in n/s/f wheel suspect due to shock absorber lock nut missing

Fail 30 Jun 2009 50,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

o/s/f brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of engine bay area

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,899 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

o/s/f brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of engine bay area

Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,273 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes perishing

both front tyres worn on outer edge getting low

near side sill damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2008 43,120 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front lower arms rear bushes perishing

both front tyres worn on outer edge getting low

near side sill damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,437 miles

air bag light on

off side front shock damp with fluid

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,362 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 31,362 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front brakes slicking slighty

Both front flexly hoses perishing

N/S/F tyres speed rating diffrent to the rest/tyres perishing/wearing unevenly

O/S/F shock absorber damp with oil

both rear disc's pitted(damaged)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 23,166 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(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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MU51 XDW is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MU51 XDW, 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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MU51 XDW is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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