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P434 MJW

1997 Peugeot 306

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,023 mi
Last recorded167,023 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 30699,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 MJW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 167,023 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight movement at both front wheels

Fail 17 Feb 2011 167,023 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement at both front wheels

Pass 24 Feb 2010 160,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leak

ns steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2008 153,034 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 153,021 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 146,259 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 146,259 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 141,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 141,690 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 135,778 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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P434 MJW is a 1997 Peugeot 306 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P434 MJW, 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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P434 MJW is a 1997 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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