1997 Peugeot 306 1.9L Diesel · R442 BKV
1997 Peugeot 306 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03/09/1997. Recorded mileage 162,599 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 306
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1905cc
R442 BKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 162,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R442 BKV Mileage History
- 28/02/2023154,062 mi
- 27/02/2024156,809 mi+2,747 mi
- 27/02/2025159,505 mi+2,696 mi
- 26/02/2026162,529 mi+3,024 mi
- 05/03/2026162,599 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 2,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R442 BKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Peugeot 306 (R442 BKV) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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