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WL51 BZU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,802 mi
Last recorded188,802 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 BZU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 188,802 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 183,974 miles

Airbag light ON will fail next year.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 183,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Airbag light ON will fail next year.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 174,379 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 174,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 162,876 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 162,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,022 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 54,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 143,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007
Fail 16 Aug 2007 119,786 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

smoke test on maximum limit

Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,008 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 94,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 69,589 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 69,589 miles

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

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 BZU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BZU, 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 WL51 BZU registered?

WL51 BZU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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