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X656 GEF

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,757 mi
Last recorded48,757 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 GEF
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 48,757 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2021 48,756 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,406 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

radiator slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,384 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 47,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,735 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 46,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 46,270 miles

service indicator on

suspect coolant leak at rad

Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,529 miles

radiator corroded and damp

Fail 10 Feb 2016 45,529 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

radiator corroded and damp

Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,628 miles

suspect coolant leak from radiator

Fail 3 Feb 2015 44,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

service indicator on

suspect coolant leak from radiator

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,053 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 43,053 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,253 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,742 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,978 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,811 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,471 miles

n/s/f shock has very slight leak

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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X656 GEF is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X656 GEF, 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 X656 GEF registered?

X656 GEF is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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