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N101 VPB

1996 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,022 mi
Last recorded192,022 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 306104,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 VPB
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 192,022 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 176,677 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 161,565 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 161,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front radiator getting weak

offside front outer cv boot slight leak

slight play in offside front droplink

small hole in rear of exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2009 145,962 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 145,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 129,788 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 129,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 115,352 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 115,348 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 106,835 miles

small cut to osf tyre wall

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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N101 VPB is a 1996 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N101 VPB, 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 N101 VPB registered?

N101 VPB is a 1996 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N101 VPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 VPB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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