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X497 THH

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,760 mi
Last recorded226,760 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 THH
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 226,760 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 218,012 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 218,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 205,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 205,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 194,702 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 183,838 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 183,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar likely to become detached front antiroll bar pushed over to left (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 174,233 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 174,227 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 165,630 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 165,630 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 154,725 miles

Offside Rear brake hose has age related cracks

Rear brake discs worn thin

Fail 7 Jun 2018 154,725 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake hose has age related cracks

Rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 2 Jun 2017 145,646 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 145,620 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulk-head beside brake master cylinder (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 143,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front + nearside rear (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 143,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front + nearside rear (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 137,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,625 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 112,625 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 104,132 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Apr 2011 94,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2010 89,419 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 83,160 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 83,160 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Feb 2008 77,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 77,385 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 68,785 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 68,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 61,963 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,963 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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X497 THH is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X497 THH, 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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X497 THH is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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