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X834 FGN

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,396 mi
Last recorded131,396 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX834 FGN
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 131,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Off side rear tyre starting to perish.

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 127,425 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 125,079 miles

Clutch feels stiff when operated

Fuel tank securing bracket corroded

Light misting of oil seen around power steering hose/pipe

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 125,058 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Clutch feels stiff when operated

Fuel tank securing bracket corroded

Light misting of oil seen around power steering hose/pipe

Near side rear disc brake in poor condition

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

Off side rear disc brake has been subjected to excessive heat

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 119,658 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 119,658 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 110,966 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 102,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2009 102,071 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 99,246 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 99,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 94,246 miles

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

alternator drive belt cracking up

clutch pedal very heavy

engine oil leaks

exhaust blowing on join to cat

o/s/r tyre distorted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

power steering hose leaking slightly

rear brake pads low approx 2mm

Fail 6 Feb 2008 94,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

alternator drive belt cracking up

clutch pedal very heavy

engine oil leaks

exhaust blowing on join to cat

o/s/r light unit full of water

o/s/r tyre distorted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

power steering hose leaking slightly

rear brake pads low approx 2mm

Pass 16 Jan 2007 85,798 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jan 2007 85,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Fail 19 Jan 2006 81,538 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 81,538 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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X834 FGN is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X834 FGN, 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 X834 FGN registered?

X834 FGN is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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