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X897 ARA

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,208 mi
Last recorded92,208 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 ARA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,208 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,026 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 91,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,677 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 85,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 83,554 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,837 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 79,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs ciorroded on inner working surfaces.

slight brake judder detected on the n/side front brake.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,293 miles

front brake discs ciorroded on inner working surfaces.

slight brake judder detected on the n/side front brake.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,870 miles

n/side front suspension antiroll bar link has lower fixing ball joint dust cover insecure.

o/side front tyre vwearing on inner & outer edges.

rear exhaust silencer check strap broken.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,481 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 64,932 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 64,932 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 58,798 miles

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

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

front discs corroded inner edges

oil leaking from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,465 miles

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

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

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

bulb out in high level brake light

n/s/r hand brake cable in poor condition

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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X897 ARA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X897 ARA, 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 X897 ARA registered?

X897 ARA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 23 February 2001.

Is X897 ARA safe to buy?

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