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X281 OAC

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,461 mi
Last recorded87,461 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 OAC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 87,461 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 84,473 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,343 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 80,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,604 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 69,604 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,504 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 65,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,307 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 52,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,125 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 45,125 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 34,471 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,447 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,173 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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X281 OAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X281 OAC, 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

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What year was X281 OAC registered?

X281 OAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X281 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 OAC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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