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RX51 LBJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,944 mi
Last recorded143,944 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 LBJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 143,944 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT N/S INNER WING.

CORROSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME/CHASSIS MOUNTING POINTS.

GENERAL CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS AND UNDERBODY.

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 143,944 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT N/S INNER WING.

CORROSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME/CHASSIS MOUNTING POINTS.

GENERAL CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS AND UNDERBODY.

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 134,928 miles

knocking from front of vehicle

second hand parts fited

Fail 20 Oct 2012 134,901 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 134,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 119,079 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 119,078 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 104,608 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 89,957 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 78,108 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,193 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 67,051 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,155 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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RX51 LBJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RX51 LBJ, 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 RX51 LBJ registered?

RX51 LBJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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