CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y159 RNH

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,050 mi
Last recorded151,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 RNH
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 151,050 miles

Brake pipes corroding

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

Slight play in n/s inner rack joint

slight marks to windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2015 151,050 miles

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

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

Brake pipes corroding

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

Slight play in n/s inner rack joint

slight marks to windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2014 144,066 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 144,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 135,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

area of offside rear seat belt webbing has tightly bound tape,so unable to fully inspect,though feels secure on pull test

front registration plate has some damage

nearside rear tyre uneven tread on inner shoulder,and signs of having rubbed against a pertialy insecure inner wing plastic cover

offside rear tyre inner edge wear,and 3mm tread depth in areas

Fail 12 Jul 2013 135,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

area of offside rear seat belt webbing has tightly bound tape,so unable to fully inspect,though feels secure on pull test

front registration plate has some damage

nearside rear tyre uneven tread on inner shoulder,and signs of having rubbed against a pertialy insecure inner wing plastic cover

offside rear tyre inner edge wear,and 3mm tread depth in areas

spare tyre is partialy deflated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 125,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on inside lips

front registration plate has some damage

light line markings on offside of windscreen

nearside front road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

oil level low,though enough to conduct the test

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating,and has a slight leak of gases

surface cracking on offside rear tyre in areas

Fail 22 Jun 2012 125,344 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on inside lips

front registration plate has some damage

light line markings on offside of windscreen

nearside front road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

oil level low,though enough to conduct the test

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating,and has a slight leak of gases

surface cracking on offside rear tyre in areas

Pass 30 Jun 2011 116,286 miles

light line markings on offside of windscreen,but not effecting drivers view through it

offside wiper blade intermittent judder,but clearing windscreen at time of test

rear section of exhaust system deteriorating,but intact and gas tight on test

Fail 25 Jun 2011 116,175 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

light line markings on offside of windscreen,but not effecting drivers view through it

offside wiper blade intermittent judder,but clearing windscreen at time of test

rear section of exhaust system deteriorating,but intact and gas tight on test

Pass 22 Jul 2010 108,489 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

WINDSCREEN WIPER MARKS

Fail 31 Mar 2009 97,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 92,336 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 78,324 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 78,324 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 66,275 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Peugeot 306 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y159 RNH is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 Y159 RNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y159 RNH?

You can check the full history of Y159 RNH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y159 RNH registered?

Y159 RNH is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y159 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 RNH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y159 RNH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y159 RNH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.