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RE51 VJC

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,882 mi
Last recorded136,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 VJC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 136,882 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tryes fitted front and rear axle different size.

x4 wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 136,882 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tryes fitted front and rear axle different size.

x4 wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 130,061 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 130,061 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 123,395 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Noisy

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 123,395 miles

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

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

Exhaust Mounting Deteriorated

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Noisy

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,827 miles

Air Filter Box Missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 115,827 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Air Filter Box Missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 105,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 105,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,969 miles

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

noise from offside rear wheel ?

Fail 17 Apr 2012 99,969 miles

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

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

noise from offside rear wheel ?

Pass 24 Mar 2011 83,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre has a cut in the tread

offside rear number plate light lens missing

offside rear tyre has a thorn in tread/sidewall

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust mounts perished

Fail 24 Mar 2010 70,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,404 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,530 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check outer sills

Fail 23 Mar 2009 57,529 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,362 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,800 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 36,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2006 30,186 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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RE51 VJC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE51 VJC, 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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RE51 VJC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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