CarVerify

Free Car Check

X715 VMA

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,277 mi
Last recorded74,277 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX715 VMA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 74,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,547 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 64,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Engine Management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 51,601 miles

Both rear tyre's worn on outer edge's

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 51,601 miles

Both rear tyre's worn on outer edge's

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 42,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,056 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 27,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,164 miles

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

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,410 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 18,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Peugeot 306 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X715 VMA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X715 VMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X715 VMA?

You can check the full history of X715 VMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X715 VMA registered?

X715 VMA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X715 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X715 VMA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X715 VMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X715 VMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.