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X551 SVW

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,956 mi
Last recorded120,956 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 SVW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,956 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn advise changing at earliest convienience (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 120,956 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn advise changing at earliest convienience (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,731 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing on walls

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,861 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 98,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s rear window stuck open

Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,030 miles

both front tyres perishing on walls

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,646 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 81,646 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,149 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 76,149 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,562 miles

engine light on

front and rear number plates begining to deteriorate

minor oil leak

slight exhaust blow at centre to cat joint clamp rattleing and noisy in operation

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

surface cracking and perishing to both rear brake flexy hoses

Fail 6 Jul 2010 68,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front and rear number plates begining to deteriorate

front tyres 2-3mm tread depth

front tyres worn heavely on edges

minor oil leak

rear brake pads 90% worn discs heavely coroded on inner faces

slight dampness around o/s/f shockabsorber

slight exhaust blow at centre to cat joint clamp rattleing and noisy in operation

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

surface cracking and perishing to both rear brake flexy hoses

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,847 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine diagnostic light on

engine top and bottom covers fitted

slight play O/S/F seat runners

Fail 7 Jul 2009 60,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine diagnostic light on

engine top and bottom covers fitted

slight play O/S/F seat runners

Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,753 miles

engine managemnt light on.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 52,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine managemnt light on.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,419 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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X551 SVW is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X551 SVW, 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 X551 SVW registered?

X551 SVW is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X551 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 SVW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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