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R29 ARK

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,689 mi
Last recorded78,689 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 ARK
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,689 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 70,613 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 70,609 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 62,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,977 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 53,972 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,479 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,103 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 33,103 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,744 miles

all tyres perrishing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,308 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,388 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,104 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,810 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,581 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 23,581 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,581 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,317 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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R29 ARK is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R29 ARK, 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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What year was R29 ARK registered?

R29 ARK is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is R29 ARK safe to buy?

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