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WR51 VGN

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,929 mi
Last recorded174,929 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 VGN
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 174,929 miles

Rear Passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2015 174,929 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seats missing at time of test

Nearside Front shock absorber not correctly fitted to hub

Pass 6 Oct 2014 153,472 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 134,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 134,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,022 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 87,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside windscreen washer not working

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2011 87,774 miles

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

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

nearside windscreen washer not working

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,096 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 66,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,182 miles

front,centre and rear exhaust sections fairly corroded

n/s/f shockabsorber has v/slight fluid leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,700 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,196 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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WR51 VGN is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR51 VGN, 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 WR51 VGN registered?

WR51 VGN is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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