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X553 XUB

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,693 mi
Last recorded165,693 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 XUB
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 165,693 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 165,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 158,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 152,116 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 152,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 144,626 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 144,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 137,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 126,412 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 126,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 119,244 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 110,649 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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X553 XUB is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X553 XUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X553 XUB?

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What year was X553 XUB registered?

X553 XUB is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X553 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 XUB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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