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SY51 OLX

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,400 mi
Last recorded129,400 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 OLX
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 129,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 128,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 126,957 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 124,002 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper torn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 122,641 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 122,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 105,489 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 105,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 87,712 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 87,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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SY51 OLX is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY51 OLX, 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 SY51 OLX registered?

SY51 OLX is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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