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X840 OBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,249 mi
Last recorded71,249 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 OBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,249 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 71,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

steering rack damp but no visible leak

windscreen has slight scores in A & B zones but not obscuring view

Fail 4 Feb 2010 70,839 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer and inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,824 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 67,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,669 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 58,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,766 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 48,766 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,991 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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X840 OBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X840 OBD, 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 X840 OBD registered?

X840 OBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X840 OBD safe to buy?

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