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X256 PVW

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,947 mi
Last recorded144,947 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 PVW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 144,947 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 144,930 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 136,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 130,745 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 123,603 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 123,603 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 113,468 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 113,456 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 105,402 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 92,803 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 30 Jan 2007 68,344 miles

cambelt last changed?

front fog lamps missing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

rear indicaters flashing pale orange

rear wiper split

wipers poor

Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,447 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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X256 PVW is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X256 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X256 PVW?

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What year was X256 PVW registered?

X256 PVW is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X256 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 PVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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