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M553 XHY

1996 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,042 mi
Last recorded100,042 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 306104,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 XHY
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 100,042 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 99,615 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 99,615 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 93,423 miles

nearside cv inner gaiter split

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2006 93,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 93,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside flexible brake perished

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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M553 XHY is a 1996 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 104,102 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 M553 XHY, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 306 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M553 XHY registered?

M553 XHY is a 1996 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M553 XHY safe to buy?

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