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PJ51 XYK

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 XYK
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 161,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

child seat fitted unable to fully check seatbelt

front coil springs corroded

front number plate damaged

o/s and n/s front suspension arms rear bushes in poor condition and some movement evident

pin hole/slight weep in n/s/f outer c.v boot

rear exhaust corroded/thin

rear subframe n/s/f mount in poor condition and movement evident

unable to unlock fuel cap to check seal

Fail 10 Dec 2015 161,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

child seat fitted unable to fully check seatbelt

front coil springs corroded

front number plate damaged

o/s and n/s front suspension arms rear bushes in poor condition and some movement evident

pin hole/slight weep in n/s/f outer c.v boot

rear exhaust corroded/thin

rear subframe n/s/f mount in poor condition and movement evident

unable to unlock fuel cap to check seal

Pass 16 Dec 2014 154,216 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 147,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 147,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 139,508 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 132,788 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 132,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 125,952 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 151,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 139,625 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 139,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 122,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Jul 2008 100,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 83,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 72,097 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 72,096 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PJ51 XYK is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PJ51 XYK, 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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PJ51 XYK is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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