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WJ51 LYU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,236 mi
Last recorded166,236 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 LYU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 166,236 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 160,047 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 155,841 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 148,992 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 140,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 133,545 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 125,701 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front wheels need balanceing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,474 miles

O/S/F tyre has cut on side wall

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 111,470 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has cut on side wall

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,438 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 May 2010 88,294 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,839 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 82,839 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f seat slightly in secure

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,208 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 58,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

off side wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2006 47,015 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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WJ51 LYU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ51 LYU, 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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WJ51 LYU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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