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X556 LAC

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,354 mi
Last recorded120,354 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 LAC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 120,354 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 120,354 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 105,689 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2017 101,264 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,855 miles

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 27 Jan 2016 99,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,000 miles

n/s/f foglamp not working

Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 95,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,601 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 81,601 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,960 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 67,947 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,942 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel filter cable tied to fuel line

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel filter cable tied to fuel line

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2009 56,938 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system is corroded

fuel filter although secure against a fuel pipe. It would be better cable tied to the white plastic body mounting bracket

nearside windowscreen washers need attention

offside door mirror has stick on glass in place

offside front tyre is very close to the limits of wear

outer sills are covered

sticker residue on windowscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,628 miles

Airbag light stays on.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,467 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 26,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag warning light flashing on

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit o/s/r

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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X556 LAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X556 LAC, 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 X556 LAC registered?

X556 LAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X556 LAC safe to buy?

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