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VN51 NUP

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,930 mi
Last recorded153,930 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 NUP
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 153,930 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 153,918 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 143,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 136,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 129,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 125,785 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 125,785 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 125,777 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

f/b/discs pitted with corrosion

h/brake stiff to operate

n/s rear b/pad worn low

o/s r/b/disc rusted

rear no plate loose

unable to test smoke,engine over reving,possible oil in turbo

Pass 31 Dec 2009 115,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 106,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 106,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 98,455 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 89,114 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 77,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NUP is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN51 NUP, 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 NUP registered?

VN51 NUP is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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