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X401 KRV

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

240,056 mi
Last recorded240,056 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 KRV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 240,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

handbrake efficiency poor

oily residue on power steering pump

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jan 2020 235,164 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 234,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 234,350 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 233,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 229,579 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 229,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 223,216 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 217,486 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 212,222 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 202,162 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 195,210 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on indicating fault

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge on limit

o/s/r brake disc worn/corroded inner face

Fail 27 Jan 2012 195,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

air bag lamp on indicating fault

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge on limit

o/s/r brake disc worn/corroded inner face

Pass 1 Feb 2011 186,154 miles

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

n/s/r subframe rear mounts weak condition

o/s/r subframe rear mounts weak condition

plastic covers on sills not allowing full inspection

rear brake discs worn

rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jan 2010 173,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 161,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake imbalance

Pass 5 Feb 2007 137,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 123,589 miles

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

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)

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

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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X401 KRV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X401 KRV, 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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X401 KRV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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