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Y157 JFM

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,013 mi
Last recorded122,013 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 JFM
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 122,013 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 114,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,651 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,245 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer egde (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 84,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,436 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 81,436 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,502 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,976 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,071 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,386 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 68,946 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,711 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 64,424 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,580 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 58,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear child seat loose.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear child seat loose.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,946 miles

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

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

plastic trim missing from lap belt

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,473 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 39,292 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks forming in tread base

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Fail 23 May 2008 39,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks forming in tread base

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2007 34,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre has small cracks forming in tread area.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,606 miles

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)

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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Y157 JFM is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y157 JFM, 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 Y157 JFM registered?

Y157 JFM is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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