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WG51 KWU

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,169 mi
Last recorded170,169 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 KWU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 170,169 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyer worn on inside & outside

rear pads getting low

Fail 27 Jun 2011 170,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyer worn on inside & outside

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 157,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 146,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 146,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

high visability stop light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2008 131,633 miles

N/S/R number plate lense missing

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 131,631 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R number plate lense missing

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 120,040 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 120,040 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 106,468 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 106,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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WG51 KWU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WG51 KWU, 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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WG51 KWU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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