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X538 DNA

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,895 mi
Last recorded79,895 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 DNA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,895 miles

rear tyres differant size to front tyres

very noisy engine / gear box

Fail 9 Mar 2014 79,881 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2013 66,439 miles

Air bag light on.

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,738 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,661 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

inner Part of Rear Light Not Working

Pass 6 Feb 2010 57,607 miles

Very Bad Engine Oil Leak Needs Urgent Attension

Fail 6 Feb 2010 57,607 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Very Bad Engine Oil Leak Needs Urgent Attension

Pass 14 Feb 2009 53,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 53,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,186 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 45,152 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,536 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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X538 DNA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X538 DNA, 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 X538 DNA registered?

X538 DNA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X538 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 DNA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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