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Y126 FEP

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,897 mi
Last recorded85,897 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 FEP
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 85,897 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nsr light has ingress of water

rear wiper split

Fail 12 May 2017 85,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure fouling on wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure fouling on chassis (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nsr light has ingress of water

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,413 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

coolant light on

Fail 15 Apr 2016 83,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

coolant light on

Pass 14 May 2015 80,223 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 76,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2014 76,291 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front wiper slightly worn

offside front suspension has exhaust bolt used to hold shock absorber to hub

Pass 9 May 2013 73,980 miles

anti roll bar requires attention

both headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside front tyre requires attention

Fail 4 May 2012 69,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing a bit low on edges, front number plate slight damage

Pass 4 May 2012 69,640 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing a bit low on edges, front number plate slight damage

Fail 28 Apr 2011 64,228 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,228 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,300 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,671 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,841 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,703 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 48,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,895 miles

drivers seat movement

front brake discs inner faces corroded

n/side rear road wheel inner rim damage

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 FEP is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

Y126 FEP is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y126 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y126 FEP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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