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Y159 FRP

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,120 mi
Last recorded100,120 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 FRP
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 100,120 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 25 May 2012 97,331 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 97,331 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 94,229 miles

BATTERY INSICURE

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT TORN

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2011 94,229 miles

BATTERY INSICURE

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT TORN

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,428 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 91,428 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 86,947 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 86,947 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2008 86,607 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,529 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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Y159 FRP is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y159 FRP, 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 Y159 FRP registered?

Y159 FRP is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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