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W5 GCG

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,708 mi
Last recorded157,708 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 GCG
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 157,708 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

os door mirror casing damaged

stonechip in screen

vehicle has damage to osf wing

Fail 1 Aug 2019 157,708 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

os door mirror casing damaged

stonechip in screen

vehicle has damage to osf wing

Pass 23 Jul 2018 145,685 miles

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

rear brake pads low on linings

unable to see outer sills due to bodykit

Fail 23 Jul 2018 145,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

rear brake pads low on linings

unable to see outer sills due to bodykit

Pass 20 Jun 2017 143,030 miles

all four brake discs are corroded inner face/edge

Pass 27 May 2016 138,717 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and are worn on edges of tread

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread area

oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2015 133,405 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 133,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 121,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 121,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 98,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet catch loose

child seat fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,481 miles

bonnet catch loose

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,993 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,739 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 84,739 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,735 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,999 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,477 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 62,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front brake disc has formed a large rusty area on disc inner surface

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,449 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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W5 GCG is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W5 GCG, 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 W5 GCG registered?

W5 GCG is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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