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RV51 XSM

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,352 mi
Last recorded88,352 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 XSM
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 30 Oct 2021 88,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,462 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,393 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,511 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,657 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 68,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,066 miles

front and rear brake discs rusted

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 54,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 49,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s washer jet is partially blocked

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,745 miles

Slight leak from o/s/f strut

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,679 miles

Slight scratches to windscreen in zone A

Fail 22 Aug 2007 33,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres showing signs of starting to perish on sidewalls and edge of treads.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,918 miles

rear tyres showing signs of starting to perish on sidewalls and edge of treads.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,905 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 26,204 miles

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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RV51 XSM is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 85,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV51 XSM, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV51 XSM is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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