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Peugeot 306

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

R511 KABMOT history

R511 KAB is a yellow petrol Peugeot 306 first used on 17 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,745 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R511 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
306
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R511 KAB was last recorded at 119,745 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 1,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,931 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,814 miles
Average per year
2,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,745 miles
  • 2025 – 117,931 miles
  • 2024 – 114,780 miles
  • 2023 – 113,134 miles
  • 2022 – 112,458 miles
  • 2021 – 111,295 miles
  • 2020 – 110,684 miles
  • 2019 – 109,468 miles
  • 2018 – 108,571 miles
  • 2017 – 106,023 miles
  • 2016 – 102,360 miles
  • 2015 – 97,952 miles
  • 2014 – 92,958 miles
  • 2013 – 87,727 miles
  • 2012 – 83,336 miles
  • 2011 – 77,603 miles
  • 2010 – 73,238 miles
  • 2008 – 65,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,745 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,745 miles (+1,814)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,745 miles
    Test number
    800954008453
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,931 miles (+3,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    900389926336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,780 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,780 miles
    Test number
    141677980483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,134 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,134 miles
    Test number
    351671940806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,458 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,458 miles
    Test number
    545388068827
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

  6. Pass111,295 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,295 miles
    Test number
    567428920885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,684 miles
    Test number
    902993566548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail110,684 miles (+1,216)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,684 miles
    Test number
    113048767755
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,468 miles (+897)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,468 miles
    Test number
    227373673730
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass108,571 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,571 miles
    Test number
    612448762370
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail108,568 miles (+2,545)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,568 miles
    Test number
    718795733705
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever /brake binding (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass106,023 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,023 miles
    Test number
    734502011175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,992 miles (+3,632)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,992 miles
    Test number
    666296682089
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass102,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,360 miles
    Test number
    213174050797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,360 miles (+4,408)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,360 miles
    Test number
    161193523182
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass97,952 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,952 miles
    Test number
    209404105214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s washer

  17. Fail97,952 miles (+4,994)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,952 miles
    Test number
    649934605242
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s washer

  18. Pass92,958 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,958 miles
    Test number
    369513504202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail92,958 miles (+5,231)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,958 miles
    Test number
    847713804259
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass87,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,727 miles
    Test number
    539410603258
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail87,727 miles (+4,391)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,727 miles
    Test number
    308910203206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass83,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,336 miles
    Test number
    228974592437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,336 miles (+5,733)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,336 miles
    Test number
    776496482124
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass77,603 miles (+4,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,603 miles
    Test number
    256858831039
    • NoteN/s handbrake cable outer cover cracking to allow water in.

  25. Pass73,238 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,238 miles
    Test number
    193519130068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,206 miles (+7,379)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,206 miles
    Test number
    474316430068
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass65,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    362169418237
    • NoteBoth hand brake cables outers cracked in places.

  28. Fail65,827 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    573157618218
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth hand brake cables outers cracked in places.

Questions about R511 KAB

Does R511 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R511 KAB is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R511 KAB?
The MOT on R511 KAB is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R511 KAB done?
R511 KAB was recorded at 119,745 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,994 miles a year.
Has R511 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R511 KAB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on R511 KAB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R511 KAB find?
R511 KAB passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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