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X552 AVJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,955 mi
Last recorded135,955 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 AVJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 135,955 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 129,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Jan 2014 129,332 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 31 Dec 2012 121,712 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 117,532 miles

o/s front antiroll bar link worn

rear indicators faded

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2012 117,500 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s front antiroll bar link worn

rear indicators faded

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2011 107,852 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 107,840 miles

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

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,573 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,077 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 95,077 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2008 88,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside lower balljoint gaiters detieriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2008 88,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside lower balljoint gaiters detieriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,348 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 75,348 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,591 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 64,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X552 AVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X552 AVJ, 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 X552 AVJ registered?

X552 AVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X552 AVJ safe to buy?

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