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X971 RPU

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,896 mi
Last recorded127,896 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 RPU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 127,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 127,850 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 121,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 116,814 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 111,684 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 111,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,183 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 98,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 90,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 87,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s n/s rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2008 87,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s n/s rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2007 78,111 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 78,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 67,475 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 54,428 miles

rear tyres perished

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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X971 RPU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X971 RPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X971 RPU registered?

X971 RPU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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