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Y159 LAR

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,247 mi
Last recorded61,247 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 LAR
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 61,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin req. ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,063 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 56,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,944 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,944 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,709 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 48,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

washers poor.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,415 miles

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,672 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,844 miles

age cracks in rear tyres

Fail 17 Feb 2012 33,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

age cracks in rear tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,046 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,965 miles

Oil leak from Offside Gearbox driveshaft oil seal.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 29,965 miles

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

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

Oil leak from Offside Gearbox driveshaft oil seal.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,708 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,453 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,845 miles

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

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 LAR is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y159 LAR, 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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Y159 LAR is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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