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Y166 GBW

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 GBW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018
Pass 11 Dec 2017
Fail 8 Dec 2017

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked (heavy bind on brake)

Pass 23 Nov 2016

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,318 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear and near side rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,158 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2014 57,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,664 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 55,664 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,857 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,971 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 49,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,683 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,489 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 38,489 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake application uneven

Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,755 miles

low effort on handbrake

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,142 miles

low effort on handbrake 16%

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y166 GBW is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y166 GBW, 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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Y166 GBW is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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