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X472 GEL

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,962 mi
Last recorded123,962 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 GEL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 123,962 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 25 Mar 2013 117,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,878 miles

brake hoses perished slightly

front brake discs worn thin

front lower arms, rear bushes deteriating

n/s/f shock absorber damp

reg plates deteriated

slight bind to o/s/f brakes

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 26 Apr 2011 108,888 miles

all brake hoses perished

front lower arms, rear bushes deteriating

front tyres wearing low

reg plates deteriating

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2010 105,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 102,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 98,348 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 98,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 87,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,674 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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X472 GEL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X472 GEL, 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 X472 GEL registered?

X472 GEL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X472 GEL safe to buy?

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