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P130 VFU

1997 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,550 mi
Last recorded99,550 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 30699,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 VFU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,550 miles

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

Offside Front tyre splitting on both walls

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air box pipe missing

both rear shock absorbers corroded at base

Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,016 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,936 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 95,118 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing inner edge & perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 91,211 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 87,141 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 82,837 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,730 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,839 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,451 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 55,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P130 VFU is a 1997 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 99,564 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 P130 VFU, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 306 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P130 VFU registered?

P130 VFU is a 1997 Peugeot 306, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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