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X385 HDC

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,094 mi
Last recorded181,094 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 HDC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 181,094 miles

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

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

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

all brake lines slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 181,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear inner plastic wheel arch fouling wheel

offside rear handbrake cable split

Pass 23 Jan 2014 164,014 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 163,945 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine breather pipe under bonnet broken

front brake discs worn

h i d headlamp bulbs fitted at time of test

handbrake travel long

nearside handbrake cable in poor condition

washer jets in poor condition

Pass 28 Dec 2012 155,746 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 146,713 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 146,712 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 127,091 miles

front pads low

n/s inner cv joint boot split

rear silencer poorly fitted

very slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Dec 2010 127,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front pads low

n/s inner cv joint boot split

rear silencer poorly fitted

very slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Dec 2009 116,987 miles

please also see c/l 082534

Fail 1 Dec 2009 116,647 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

please also see c/l 082534

Pass 10 Dec 2008 103,977 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 92,786 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 92,738 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 Dec 2006 85,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2005 77,343 miles

n/s/r tyre wear low & both front tyres unevenly worn

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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X385 HDC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X385 HDC, 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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X385 HDC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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