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VX09 USE

2009 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,692 mi
Last recorded174,692 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 USE
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 174,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s washer jet not spraying at the screen - o/s jet provides sufficient water

Pass 10 Apr 2012 169,261 miles

Front washers poor

Front wipers smear

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs signs of corrosion

n/s/f inner steering rack joint, slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,682 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

slight play nearside steering arm joint

Fail 28 Mar 2011 156,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

slight play nearside steering arm joint

Pass 31 Mar 2010 129,457 miles

imbalance and variation front brakes

nearside rear flexible brake hose deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2010 129,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

imbalance and variation front brakes

nearside rear flexible brake hose deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

offside rear brake binding

offside rear footbrake effort low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2009 99,705 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 99,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 75,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VX09 USE is a 2009 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VX09 USE, 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 17 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX09 USE is a 2009 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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