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X542 ELK

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,385 mi
Last recorded84,385 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 ELK
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,385 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 84,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,650 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,336 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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X542 ELK is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X542 ELK, 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 X542 ELK registered?

X542 ELK is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X542 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X542 ELK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X542 ELK have outstanding finance?

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