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Y166 JGU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,631 mi
Last recorded66,631 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 JGU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 66,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 66,605 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 60,418 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

cracking & scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,418 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

cracking & scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,375 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,272 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 48,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,781 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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Y166 JGU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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