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VU51 OFL

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,603 mi
Last recorded152,603 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 OFL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 152,603 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 152,530 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 140,552 miles

advise air bag light remains on

Fail 19 Jan 2012 140,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

advise air bag light remains on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 126,187 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 125,961 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

advise rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 1 Feb 2010 113,974 miles

advise rtear registration plate deteriated

Fail 28 Jan 2010 113,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advise rtear registration plate deteriated

Fail 29 Jan 2009 100,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 100,814 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 87,643 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 87,643 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 74,988 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 74,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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VU51 OFL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VU51 OFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 OFL registered?

VU51 OFL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VU51 OFL safe to buy?

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