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RJ51 KNN

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,321 mi
Last recorded129,321 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 KNN
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 129,321 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 129,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear pads low

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2010 112,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses perishing

damage to outer sills

handbrake graunchy

number plate lamps came on when lightly tapped,advise renewing

offside rear tyre perishing

weep from both front shocks

welding repairs effected to exhaust

Fail 2 Nov 2010 112,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses perishing

damage to outer sills

handbrake graunchy

number plate lights came on when lightly tapped

offside rear tyre perishing

wear on rear discs

weep from both front shock absorbers

welding repairs effected to exhaust

Fail 25 Oct 2010 111,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses perishing

damage to outer sills

handbrake graunchy

number plate lights came on when lightly tapped

offside rear tyre perishing

wear on rear discs

weep from both front shock absorbers

welding repairs effected to exhaust

Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,082 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 95,082 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 80,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,542 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear rake pads wearing low

Uneven wear both front and near side rear tyres.

Fail 25 Jan 2007 74,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Front discs corroded and wearing thin

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

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

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

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

Nearside front outer tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and low

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 74,373 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 63,156 miles

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

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

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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RJ51 KNN is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RJ51 KNN, 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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RJ51 KNN is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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