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R260 XKK

1997 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,783 mi
Last recorded134,783 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 30699,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 XKK
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 134,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers seat belt clasp cassing missing exposing locking mechanism

Fail 9 Oct 2012 134,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre brake light

drivers seat belt clasp cassing missing exposing locking mechanism

Fail 17 Aug 2011 130,374 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NSF/OSF brake discs worn on inner faces.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 130,374 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NSF/OSF brake discs worn on inner faces.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 126,208 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 126,208 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 123,325 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 123,325 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2008 119,451 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 119,450 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2007 112,514 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 112,514 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 107,587 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 107,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R260 XKK is a 1997 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 99,564 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 R260 XKK, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 306 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R260 XKK registered?

R260 XKK is a 1997 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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