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WL51 FAO

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,078 mi
Last recorded128,078 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 FAO
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 128,078 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 128,074 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high n/s (1.8)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 122,794 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 122,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 118,021 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low

Fail 21 Jul 2014 118,017 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Jul 2013 113,424 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 104,017 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 99,675 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 98,675 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010
Pass 21 May 2009 88,661 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 88,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 70,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,687 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,247 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 FAO is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

WL51 FAO is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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