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X487 OTW

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,204 mi
Last recorded172,204 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 OTW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 172,204 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 164,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 156,647 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crake

Pass 14 Feb 2013 147,226 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

o/s door checkstrap broken + n/s loose

Fail 13 Feb 2013 147,226 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both outer brakecables corroded/swolen

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

o/s door checkstrap broken + n/s loose

Pass 9 Feb 2012 138,214 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 138,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 128,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust fouling on body work

nearside handbrake cable outer caseing damaged

very slight wear in front anti roll bar linkage ball joints

Fail 9 Feb 2011 128,530 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust fouling on body work

nearside handbrake cable outer caseing damaged

very slight wear in front anti roll bar linkage ball joints

Pass 9 Feb 2010 119,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fan belt stripped

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 108,266 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 96,766 miles

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 and centre exhaust sections have considerable(but not excessive) exhaust blows and deterioration

Fail 14 Feb 2008 96,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear and centre exhaust sections have considerable(but not excessive) exhaust blows and deterioration

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 84,010 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 84,010 miles

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

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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X487 OTW is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X487 OTW, 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 X487 OTW registered?

X487 OTW is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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