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X253 XRL

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,312 mi
Last recorded171,312 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 XRL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 171,312 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 171,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 171,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush p. bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 12 Jan 2015 160,554 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bulkhead by servo corrosion.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 160,554 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

bulkhead by servo corrosion.

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 13 Jan 2014 152,461 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

headlights poor

noise n/s/f suspension no play found

Pass 15 Jan 2013 147,079 miles

rear exhaust back box blowing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 147,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust back box blowing

Pass 13 Jan 2012 136,728 miles

front discs in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2012 136,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 130,343 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2011 130,343 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 120,119 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 120,117 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 111,857 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 111,855 miles

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

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

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

non obligatory inner front lamps not working and moisture in lamps!!

Pass 15 Jan 2008 106,382 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 106,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear wheels close to sill panal

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,703 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 Dec 2005 73,839 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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X253 XRL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X253 XRL, 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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X253 XRL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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