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Y163 JAU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,950 mi
Last recorded102,950 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 JAU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 102,950 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 91,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,046 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 80,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 80,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes application slightly uneven at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 74,242 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

front brake pads becoming thin

Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 56,235 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 56,235 miles

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

front shock absorbers weaping fluid

near side front seat belt frayed

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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Y163 JAU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y163 JAU, 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

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What year was Y163 JAU registered?

Y163 JAU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y163 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 JAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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