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X256 SDE

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,820 mi
Last recorded172,820 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 SDE
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 172,820 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 172,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 164,730 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 164,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 146,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 132,105 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 132,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 94,307 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,624 miles

slight dampness on o/s/f shock

Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,624 miles

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

front brake discs coroded

rear brake pads very low

slight dampness on o/s/f shock

Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,897 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear brake discs coroded

slight dampness on o/s/f shock

Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,006 miles

oil leak on engine

slight dampness on both front shocks

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 27 Feb 2006 46,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

oil leak on engine

rear brake pads very low

slight dampness on both front shockers

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 SDE is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X256 SDE, 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 X256 SDE registered?

X256 SDE is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 23 February 2001.

Is X256 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 SDE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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