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1997 Peugeot 306 1.9L Diesel · R738 EWK

R738 EWK

1997 Peugeot 306 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24/09/1997. Recorded mileage 123,506 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
PEUGEOT 306
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/10/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
123,506 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/10/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
1905cc

R738 EWK Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2021
  • 123,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R738 EWK Mileage History

  1. 12/10/2021123,500 mi
  2. 15/10/2021123,506 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 751 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R738 EWK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 04:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Peugeot 306 (R738 EWK) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 October 2021 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.

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