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X579 SCS

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,816 mi
Last recorded59,816 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 SCS
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 59,816 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component has an unsafe modification offside rear tyre no distance from rear wheelarc (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,489 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,582 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,024 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

outer sills covered o/s front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 12 May 2015 38,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

outer sills covered o/s front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 16 May 2014 32,562 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 32,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,348 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,460 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,680 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,434 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,703 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,850 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 21,371 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 18,842 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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X579 SCS is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X579 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 X579 SCS registered?

X579 SCS is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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