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X566 SCS

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,553 mi
Last recorded219,553 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX566 SCS
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2014 219,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/rear brake flexy hose ferrel corroded and rubber perished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 214,514 miles

o/s front brake flexy insecure

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car has oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 9 Dec 2013 214,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car has oil leak

engine managment light on

o/s front brake flexy insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2012 207,751 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 207,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

car has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 205,484 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 205,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 200,046 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 200,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 196,769 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 196,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 192,691 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 190,356 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 188,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 183,179 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

off side frount bottom ball joint boot split

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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X566 SCS is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X566 SCS, 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 X566 SCS registered?

X566 SCS is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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