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Peugeot 306

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T478 TDUMOT history

T478 TDU is a red petrol Peugeot 306 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2023
Mileage
292 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 TDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
306
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T478 TDU was last recorded at 292 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2022: 21 miles, lower than 80,738 miles on 17 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
22 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 292 miles
  • 2022 – 22 miles
  • 2021 – 80,738 miles
  • 2020 – 79,792 miles
  • 2019 – 78,986 miles
  • 2018 – 78,520 miles
  • 2017 – 78,449 miles
  • 2016 – 78,251 miles
  • 2015 – 74,200 miles
  • 2014 – 69,745 miles
  • 2013 – 65,614 miles
  • 2012 – 58,989 miles
  • 2011 – 55,833 miles
  • 2009 – 53,306 miles
  • 2008 – 48,380 miles
  • 2007 – 44,310 miles
  • 2006 – 41,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail292 miles
  • MajorExhaust system insecure rear silencer front mount (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank support bracket corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail292 miles (+270)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292 miles
    Test number
    566188112826
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear silencer front mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass22 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    22 miles
    Test number
    516673367084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail21 miles (-80,717)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21 miles
    Test number
    290196282801
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass80,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,738 miles
    Test number
    961891913012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,738 miles (+946)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,738 miles
    Test number
    149343121264
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass79,792 miles (+806)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    276682674589
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass78,986 miles (+466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    78,986 miles
    Test number
    208145139403
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel also parking brake effort only just met
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre deteriorating in sidewalls
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes at front misting oil
    • AdvisorySuspect exhaust cat loose

  8. Pass78,520 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    361058041893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,496 miles (+47)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    396655466989
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass78,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,449 miles
    Test number
    602625943054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,449 miles (+198)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,449 miles
    Test number
    409637873818
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass78,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    532992198198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,251 miles (+4,051)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    680783376457
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass74,200 miles (+4,455)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,200 miles
    Test number
    209194485477
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a few small cuts on the inside wall

  15. Pass69,745 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    205929744167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

  16. Fail69,745 miles (+4,131)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    526849944100
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

  17. Pass65,614 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,614 miles
    Test number
    719716303142
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and cracking on tread

  18. Fail65,614 miles (+6,625)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,614 miles
    Test number
    755246903175
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and cracking on tread

  19. Pass58,989 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,989 miles
    Test number
    597265222008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,979 miles (+3,146)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,979 miles
    Test number
    547264622013
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass55,833 miles (+2,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    265918601033
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass53,306 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    712061459380
    • NoteRadiator in poor condition

  23. Fail53,306 miles (+4,926)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    501010359305
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteRadiator in poor condition

  24. Pass48,380 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,380 miles
    Test number
    734790388292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome bulbs out on center stop

  25. Fail48,368 miles (+4,058)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,368 miles
    Test number
    334455978295
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront nearside bumper trim insecure
    • NoteSome bulbs out on center stop

  26. Pass44,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,310 miles
    Test number
    234795057233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail44,310 miles (+2,387)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,310 miles
    Test number
    690845857288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass41,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    692607616218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,923 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    333386516257
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T478 TDU

Does T478 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T478 TDU expired on 27 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T478 TDU?
The MOT on T478 TDU expired on 27 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T478 TDU done?
T478 TDU was recorded at 292 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023.
Has T478 TDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 TDU has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T478 TDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T478 TDU find?
T478 TDU failed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust system insecure rear silencer front mount; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2, and 3 more.

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