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X479 VFS

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,991 mi
Last recorded63,991 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 VFS
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,991 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 63,967 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush possible needs tightened (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seat base worn

rear axle corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 58,605 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassi corroding

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassi corroding

drivers seat base worn

rear exhaust joints corroded rear box corroded

sill covers fitted

spare tyre perished

Fail 21 Oct 2019 58,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear chassi corroding

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear chassi corroding

drivers seat base worn

engine oil low

rear exhaust joints corroded rear box corroded

sill covers fitted

spare tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,872 miles

drivers seat base worn

rear exhaust joints corroding

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion offside front brake disc

slight edge wear nearside front tyre

spare tyre cracked and perished

Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,872 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers seat base worn

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

rear exhaust joints corroding

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion offside front brake disc

slight edge wear nearside front tyre

spare tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,028 miles

front struts corroding

nearside mirror loose

offside front seat base worn

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

rear shock absorbers corroding

slight wear offside rear axle bearing

spare tyre heavily cracked and edge worn

Fail 24 Oct 2017 47,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front struts corroding

nearside mirror loose

offside front seat base worn

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

rear shock absorbers corroding

slight wear offside rear axle bearing

spare tyre heavily cracked and edge worn

Pass 15 Oct 2016 42,515 miles

nearside handbrake cable loose and mounting broken/missing

nearside mirror loose

rear wiper arm missing

spare tyre very badly perished and worn (unusable

Fail 15 Oct 2016 42,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp loose and exhaust resting against body (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake cable loose and mounting broken/missing

nearside mirror loose

rear wiper arm missing

spare tyre very badly perished and worn (unusable

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,691 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 37,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 34,402 miles

both rear tyres crack/perished

Pass 19 Oct 2013 31,728 miles

Both front brake pipes are covered with grease.

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,057 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,298 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,719 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,584 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 20,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,954 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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X479 VFS is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X479 VFS, 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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X479 VFS is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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