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X708 VAO

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

340,364 mi
Last recorded340,364 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 VAO
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 340,364 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 340,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 307,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 307,404 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre slight uneven tred patter & has a nail in it

offside seat in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2010 270,312 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 232,581 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 232,581 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 202,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 174,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 149,838 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 149,838 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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X708 VAO is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X708 VAO, 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 X708 VAO registered?

X708 VAO is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X708 VAO safe to buy?

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