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X981 RPU

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,217 mi
Last recorded89,217 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 RPU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 89,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 87,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated and hitting on suspension bed. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x Rubber split exhaust still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 84,581 miles

Central Stop light not working.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe rubbing on engine bed. (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake poor performance only just met pass requirement.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 84,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened And heavily corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened And heavily corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe rubbing on engine bed. (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake poor performance only just met pass requirement.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,568 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake slightly low.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 78,560 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake slightly low.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,111 miles

1 x Rear exhaust mounting rubber split.

Centre stop light not working.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,111 miles

1 x Rear exhaust mounting rubber split.

Centre stop light not working.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,596 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 3 Nov 2016 68,596 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,512 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 66,465 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 64,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,748 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedel heavey

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2012 58,995 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedel heavey

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 54,426 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Clutch Operation Heavy

Engine oil Leaks

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,426 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Clutch Operation Heavy

Engine oil Leaks

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 8 May 2010 52,992 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 48,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 44,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2007 41,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 41,380 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 36,281 miles

nail in tyre

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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X981 RPU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X981 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.

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What year was X981 RPU registered?

X981 RPU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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