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X979 FLK

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

185,501 mi
Last recorded185,501 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 FLK
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 185,501 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 185,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 176,531 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s headlamp beam image very poor

n/s/r o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges 195/55/15

o/s/f brake disc inner face pitted and rusty on edges

scratch marks on screen

service lamp on

Fail 22 Mar 2013 175,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW ADDED 3LTS

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges 195/55/15

o/s/f brake disc inner face pitted and rusty on edges

scratch marks on screen

service lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 165,941 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition split and perished

n/s/f position bulb dim

n/s/r tyre at 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f disc excessive corrosion around edges

o/s/f door check strap broken

rear plate bulbs dim

rear plate dirty

rear shock absorber mounting bracket bushes unbonding and deteriated

screen chipped

screen marked

tracking adjustment required

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2012 165,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition split and perished

n/s/f position bulb dim

n/s/r tyre at 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f disc excessive corrosion around edges

o/s/f door check strap broken

rear plate bulbs dim

rear plate dirty

rear shock absorber mounting bracket bushes unbonding and deteriated

screen chipped

screen marked

tracking adjustment required

various oil leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2011 157,440 miles

engine oil leaks

front discs corroded

front number plate cracked

front wahers poor operation

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust blow (join)

rear number plate poor condition

scratches in windscreen

slight play in both rear subframe bushes

Fail 12 Feb 2011 157,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine oil leaks

front discs corroded

front number plate cracked

front wahers poor operation

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust blow (join)

rear number plate poor condition

scratches in windscreen

slight play in both rear subframe bushes

Fail 15 Feb 2010 147,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are wearing very close to the legal limit and to the cords

drivers door check strap is broken

rear discs are slightly worn

rear pads are getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2010 147,022 miles

both front tyres are wearing very close to the legal limit and to the cords

drivers door check strap is broken

rear discs are slightly worn

rear pads are getting low

Fail 16 Jan 2009 138,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 138,783 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 131,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 131,851 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 114,715 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 100,721 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 100,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X979 FLK is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X979 FLK, 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 X979 FLK registered?

X979 FLK is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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