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X285 LFR

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

285,449 mi
Last recorded285,449 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 LFR
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 285,449 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 17 May 2016 285,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported above exhaust (3.6.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 6 May 2015 280,635 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 270,148 miles

mark around outer edge of n/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2013 241,028 miles

air bag light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 241,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 234,412 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 226,827 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 198,646 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 175,699 miles

Front registration plate delaminating.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 154,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managment light on

slight noise from o/s/r wheel area

Pass 2 Jan 2007 126,745 miles

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

Oil leak

fan belt frade

slight brake bind offside front

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jan 2006 93,100 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 92,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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X285 LFR is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X285 LFR, 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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X285 LFR is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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