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Y126 STP

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,873 mi
Last recorded101,873 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 STP
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,873 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 101,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center silencer has a hole (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a hole (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (under bonnet) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both shoulders, worn 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Aug 2014 94,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,612 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2013 87,599 miles

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)

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

cover sills fitted

front exhaust bracket fracturd

Pass 2 May 2012 77,186 miles

Imbalance to front brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2011 70,388 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 70,387 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

N/S/R handbrake cable outer casing fractured and cable is partially seized, causing n/side brakes to bind/drag on.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 50,414 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,414 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,568 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 43,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Near side rear brake is holding on very slightly.

Off side rear tyre has fouled the body.Not fouling at time of test.Suspect only with a load.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,607 miles

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

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

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 STP is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 STP, 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 STP registered?

Y126 STP is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y126 STP safe to buy?

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