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X227 RSL

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,337 mi
Last recorded136,337 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 RSL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 136,337 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 136,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 119,564 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,781 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 94,777 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,327 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disks in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2010 92,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disks in poor condition

offside rear brake disk in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2009 88,294 miles

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 29 Aug 2008 83,530 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 83,530 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,798 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 75,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 72,046 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 72,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,071 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 54,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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X227 RSL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X227 RSL, 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 X227 RSL registered?

X227 RSL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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