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X179 STW

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,680 mi
Last recorded132,680 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 STW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 132,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 117,555 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 117,555 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 111,250 miles

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

n/s/r b rake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,048 miles

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

n/s wiring for abs was insecure, but has been reclipped

Pass 4 Mar 2009 99,496 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 99,437 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2008 81,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s side repeater bulb starting to fade

Pass 27 Feb 2008 81,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s side repeater bulb starting to fade

Pass 10 Mar 2007 61,733 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 61,733 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,438 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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X179 STW is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 STW, 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 X179 STW registered?

X179 STW is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 20 January 2001.

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