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X188 VPB

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,599 mi
Last recorded193,599 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 VPB
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 193,599 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2016 183,094 miles

Offside off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine undertrays fitted

front pads wearing low

off side front shocker damp

play in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2015 172,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 161,169 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 161,169 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 149,520 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 132,179 miles

front brake discs worn

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust joint weak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 132,176 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust joint weak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 120,079 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 110,181 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 110,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 99,576 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 99,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 7 Jan 2008 89,510 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 89,510 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f cv boot incorrectly fitted

rear disks slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2007 79,233 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 79,233 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 66,410 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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X188 VPB is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green 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 X188 VPB, 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 X188 VPB registered?

X188 VPB is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X188 VPB safe to buy?

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