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VX51 BYU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 BYU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,057 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted .

headlamps are same shape ,and size .but slightly different aim pattern

slight accident damage to d/s front corner , bumper,wing and bonnet edge , no sharp edges .

vehicle slightly muddy underneath .

Fail 30 Aug 2012 105,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted .

headlamps are same shape ,and size .but slightly different aim pattern

slight accident damage to d/s front corner , bumper,wing and bonnet edge , no sharp edges .

vehicle slightly muddy underneath .

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

p/s washer jet only one working .

vehicle slightly untidy inside . and slightly muddy underneath ,

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,395 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,993 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,993 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,763 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,565 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,478 miles

both reear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Nov 2006 31,478 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer side walls

Pass 1 Nov 2005 25,476 miles

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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VX51 BYU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX51 BYU, 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 VX51 BYU registered?

VX51 BYU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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