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RX51 LXS

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,013 mi
Last recorded117,013 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 LXS
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 117,013 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

spare wheel missing from under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2014 117,001 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light illuminated

sill covers fitted

spare wheel missing from under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,429 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 12 Feb 2013 107,429 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

airbag light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 100,427 miles

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

n/s/rear tyre perishing

no spare fitted

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2009 96,130 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 96,115 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 89,005 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,005 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 2 Oct 2008 89,003 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

air+engine man light on

front cross member distorted

Pass 8 Feb 2008 83,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 70,419 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 46,728 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 46,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING.

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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RX51 LXS is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 RX51 LXS, 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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What year was RX51 LXS registered?

RX51 LXS is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 LXS safe to buy?

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