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WL51 BAU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,586 mi
Last recorded63,586 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 BAU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,586 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 14 Dec 2018 63,584 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding [both] (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively [both] (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lens missing n/w

exhaust det

Fail 3 Oct 2017 59,352 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lens missing n/w

exhaust det

Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r brake not locking

Fail 18 Oct 2016 52,878 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking tread

o/s/r brake not locking

n/s/f tyre cracking tread

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

lower arm rear bushes deterated

screen scratched

slight bind front brakes

Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

lower arm rear bushes deterated

screen scratched

slight bind front brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 48,221 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,348 miles

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

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

rear no plate det s/advise

Fail 19 Sep 2013 46,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

rear no plate det s/advise

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,564 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wear edge

rear no plate det

Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wear edge

rear no plate det

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,347 miles

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

n/s/f disc scored

rear no plate det

tyre wear 2mm ex o/s/f

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,029 miles

rear no plate det

rear tyres low edge 2mm + n/s/f

screen scratched

Fail 15 Sep 2010 40,029 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear no plate det

rear tyres low edge 2mm + n/s/f

screen scratched

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,634 miles

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

rear no plate det

screen scratch

sill covers

Fail 16 Sep 2009 36,634 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear no plate det

screen scratch

sill covers

Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,937 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,937 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,853 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 25,387 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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WL51 BAU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WL51 BAU, 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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WL51 BAU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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