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X787 LAC

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

123,314 mi
Last recorded123,314 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX787 LAC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,314 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 123,305 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 111,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 111,262 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 both inter acting with nearside lights (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 101,201 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 101,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,420 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Intermittent fault with air bag light

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall shows signs of rubbing the inner plastic wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 95,285 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking and forming puddles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leaking and forming puddles (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Into hub assembly (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Intermittent fault with air bag light

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall shows signs of rubbing the inner plastic wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,579 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Intermittent fault with air bag light

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 87,579 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge, 195 55 15 85V Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge, 195 55 15 85V Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Washer jet partly blocked providing a weak stream

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 81,027 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper scuffed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped with surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn down to approx 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 81,027 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper scuffed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped with surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn down to approx 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,253 miles

os ns front tyres wearing close to markers

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2019 72,196 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

os ns front tyres wearing close to markers

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 62,179 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 62,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,902 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 60,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,055 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 53,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 49,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,940 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,260 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,735 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,984 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,149 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,343 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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X787 LAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X787 LAC, 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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X787 LAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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