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X901 VPA

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX901 VPA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 53,331 miles

Engine / gearbox stabilizer mount bush worn.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 52,581 miles

Engine / gearbox stabilizer mount bush worn.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Braking brake cable outer casing corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,889 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Borderline. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear engine mounting bush worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,114 miles

Washer jets misaligned, Still sufficient fluid to screen.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,372 miles

Rear exhaust silencer baffles rattle.

Windscreen washer jets misaligned still sufficient fluid to screen.

Pass 22 Feb 2020 49,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,875 miles

Both rear exhaust silencer mounting rubbers deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Inner C.V gaiter clip missing, Still secure and not leaking.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,202 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,200 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and close to legal tread depth

all tyres showing signs of ageing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 44,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 43,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,523 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,630 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,985 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,611 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,060 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 29,980 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,787 miles

Front numberplate badly cracked.

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,468 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,377 miles

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

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

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

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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X901 VPA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X901 VPA, 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 X901 VPA registered?

X901 VPA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 28 February 2001.

Is X901 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X901 VPA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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