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Y126 BAC

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,753 mi
Last recorded150,753 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 BAC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 150,753 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 150,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 136,894 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 136,894 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 124,150 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 111,475 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 111,475 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 102,358 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 102,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 88,150 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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Y126 BAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y126 BAC, 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 Y126 BAC registered?

Y126 BAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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