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X279 JNV

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,782 mi
Last recorded155,782 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 JNV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 155,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable appears to be siezed

n/s/f side light dim comparred to o/s/f

o/s/f brake binds when spun by hand

Pass 15 Dec 2010 142,767 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 142,767 miles

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

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

Nearside 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.D.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 130,949 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 117,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 100,351 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 100,351 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 80,124 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 57,830 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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X279 JNV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X279 JNV, 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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X279 JNV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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