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X478 LSU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

63,121 mi
Last recorded63,121 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 LSU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2013 63,121 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,121 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,221 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 58,221 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,895 miles

both front tyres outer edge wear

slight play in offside front steering tie rod

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,926 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 47,926 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 39,831 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 39,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Fail 15 Jan 2008 33,136 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,686 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 28,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,493 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 23,493 miles

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

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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X478 LSU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X478 LSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X478 LSU registered?

X478 LSU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X478 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X478 LSU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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