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X493 FFJ

2000 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,847 mi
Last recorded172,847 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 30687,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 FFJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 172,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 172,829 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired left out of its mount (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2015 160,578 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 160,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 150,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 23 Jan 2014 150,333 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 8 Feb 2013 139,570 miles

rear child seats fitted

rear exhaust just touching rear bumper

very slight bind in offside rear brake

Pass 10 Jan 2012 128,893 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 128,893 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 116,378 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 105,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 105,662 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 94,721 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 94,719 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 80,615 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 68,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 54,025 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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X493 FFJ is a 2000 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 87,878 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 X493 FFJ, 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 26 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X493 FFJ registered?

X493 FFJ is a 2000 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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