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SH51 AEL

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,535 mi
Last recorded73,535 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 AEL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,535 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 73,533 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 72,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 72,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,433 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 71,433 miles

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,436 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 70,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer corroded and slight blow (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 69,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer corroded and slight blow (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,592 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,160 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,828 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 62,828 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,162 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,546 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,653 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jan 2010 53,653 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jan 2009 51,294 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 496,773 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2007 42,665 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 38,228 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 38,228 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SH51 AEL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SH51 AEL, 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 SH51 AEL registered?

SH51 AEL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is SH51 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 AEL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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