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X418 GKU

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,847 mi
Last recorded163,847 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX418 GKU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 163,847 miles

airbag light on

both front brake hoses perished

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn low

movement in offside front anti roll bar drop link

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

oil leak

sill covers fitted

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Mar 2012 157,880 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 157,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

clutch 'heavy'/worn

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

both front brake hoses perished

damage to offside front door and wing

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

front discs worn and pads appear low

noise at offside rear wheel

offside rear tyre touching inner wheel arch trim

Pass 15 Feb 2011 149,096 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 148,770 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 137,566 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 125,641 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 117,410 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 117,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 102,918 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 93,242 miles

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

Offside 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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X418 GKU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X418 GKU, 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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What year was X418 GKU registered?

X418 GKU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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