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Y553 XSW

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,454 mi
Last recorded114,454 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 XSW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 114,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 107,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 103,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 98,842 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,674 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,999 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,567 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 78,835 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 72,543 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 67,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,967 miles

air bag light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,473 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 48,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,690 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 26,912 miles

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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Y553 XSW is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y553 XSW, 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 Y553 XSW registered?

Y553 XSW is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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