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X279 MBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,625 mi
Last recorded65,625 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 MBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,625 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,547 miles

air bag light on

front brake padsd appear to be low

front discs lipped

offside outer cv boot has a small amount of grease no hole found at time of test

slight fluid leak from steering rack

wheel trims fitted hubs nuts ect not checked

wiper not parking at bottom evry time advise remedial repair

Fail 8 Dec 2011 62,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

air bag light on

front brake padsd appear to be low

front discs lipped

fuel filter cable tied original clip broken

offside outer cv boot has a small amount of grease no hole found at time of test

slight fluid leak from steering rack

wheel trims fitted hubs nuts ect not checked

wiper not parking at bottom evry time advise remedial repair

Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,973 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 58,972 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,192 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,056 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 41,434 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,976 miles

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)

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 MBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X279 MBD, 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 MBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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