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VN51 KDX

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

181,570 mi
Last recorded181,570 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 KDX
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 181,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 181,570 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 166,301 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 166,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 161,345 miles

coolant level below minimum

nsf brake binding slighly

nsr brake disc outer face corroded not effecting brake results

rear exhaust box too centre section has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 10 Feb 2012 161,342 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant level below minimum

nsf brake binding slighly

nsr brake disc outer face corroded not effecting brake results

rear exhaust box too centre section has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 1 Feb 2011 161,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front brake discs starting to wear and slightly pitted

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front and nearside rear inner wheel rims slightly buckled

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 14 Jan 2010 154,804 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 154,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 140,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 140,517 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 124,840 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 114,779 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 105,972 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 105,972 miles

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

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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VN51 KDX is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VN51 KDX, 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 VN51 KDX registered?

VN51 KDX is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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