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X179 GPP

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,178 mi
Last recorded225,178 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 GPP
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 225,178 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 225,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 219,510 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 214,392 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 214,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 208,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 208,732 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 200,494 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 200,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 193,716 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 180,673 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 180,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 169,604 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 162,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 157,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 155,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 133,760 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 133,760 miles

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

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

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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X179 GPP is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X179 GPP, 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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X179 GPP is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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