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X557 GKM

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

115,900 mi
Last recorded115,900 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 GKM
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 115,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 111,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 104,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jet inoperative

Fail 13 Dec 2022 104,105 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jet inoperative

Pass 12 Jan 2022 100,405 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 96,998 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 95,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,410 miles

Brake fluid level low

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,347 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,512 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,684 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,231 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,248 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,793 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,880 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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X557 GKM is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X557 GKM, 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 X557 GKM registered?

X557 GKM is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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