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X201 DEF

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,355 mi
Last recorded94,355 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 DEF
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 90,224 miles

Centre brake light -several bulbs not working

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside rear brake disc -rusted on inner brake face

nearside and offside front link arms-diffrent types fitted ( metal on offside and plastic on nearside)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,209 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 88,209 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2010 85,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,598 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)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,403 miles

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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X201 DEF is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X201 DEF, 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 X201 DEF registered?

X201 DEF is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X201 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X201 DEF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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