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R979 GFF

1998 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,993 mi
Last recorded176,993 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 30695,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 GFF
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 176,993 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 176,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 172,451 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 172,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 164,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cat rattling

front indicators slightly discoloured

front pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2006 152,174 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 152,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 143,939 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 143,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R979 GFF is a 1998 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 95,522 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 R979 GFF, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 306 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R979 GFF registered?

R979 GFF is a 1998 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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