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SY51 WLA

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,440 mi
Last recorded180,440 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 WLA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 180,440 miles

Brakes ; A.B.S.suspect intermittent fault , warning lamp on & off during test ?

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; n/s/f brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Drivers view ; light scoring on screen

Engine ; oil leaks

Front registration plate damaged , recommend replace

Note ; damaged front end , broken plastic taped over possible sharp edges

Suspension ; *** n/s/r & o/s/r radius arm bearings obviously worn / deteriorated , only able to detect minor amount of play , recommend attention

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low inner edge

Tyres ; o/s/r tread low / balding on inner edge , recommend replace

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 28 Feb 2013 151,265 miles

damage n/s/f , slight movement headlamp mount

drivers seat movement in seat base

engine ; oil leak , dipstick incomplete

ligtht scoring on screen

suspension ; both front lower arms , rearward bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2013 150,834 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brakes ; front discs worn / corroded , suspect at wear limit , may be weakened

brakes ; n/s/f pads worn thin

brakes ; parking brake slightly sticky operation

damage n/s/f , slight movement headlamp mount

drivers seat movement in seat base

driveshafts ; o/s outer gaiter leaking grease , contaminating disc

engine ; oil leak , dipstick incomplete

ligtht scoring on screen

suspension ; both front lower arms , rearward bushes deteriorated

unable to spin check n/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,447 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 100,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 90,474 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 90,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

near side washer is not working, off side seat runner is worn, near side inner cv gator is split, front antiroll bar off side link is worn

Pass 31 Jan 2009 83,302 miles

slight play off side front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jan 2009 83,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

near side washer is not working, near side front brake binding slightly, brake imbalance to off side front

Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,568 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 51,918 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 51,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 39,733 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s/f tyre cut on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

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 WLA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY51 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

SY51 WLA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is SY51 WLA safe to buy?

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