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X885 NER

2001 Peugeot 306

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,020 mi
Last recorded189,020 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 NER
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 189,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 186,159 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 186,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 181,833 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2014 181,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 177,676 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 177,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 168,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 168,137 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 165,453 miles

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded

handbrake has slight reserve travel

offside front tyre 2mm

offside rear axle bearing has slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2011 165,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded

handbrake has slight reserve travel

offside front tyre 2mm

offside rear axle bearing has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2010 157,930 miles

both front brake flexy hoses perishing

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in offside rear radius arm bush

Fail 24 Jun 2010 157,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front brake flexy hoses perishing

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in offside rear radius arm bush

Pass 24 Jun 2009 149,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake flexy hoses cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2008 137,292 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 126,307 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 126,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 116,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 104,623 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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X885 NER is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X885 NER, 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 X885 NER registered?

X885 NER is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X885 NER safe to buy?

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