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E4 LYL

1996 Peugeot 306

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,668 mi
Last recorded135,668 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 306104,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 LYL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 135,668 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 135,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 130,505 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 130,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E4 LYL is a 1996 Peugeot 306 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 104,102 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 E4 LYL, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 306 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E4 LYL registered?

E4 LYL is a 1996 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is E4 LYL safe to buy?

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