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Y168 BSL

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,284 mi
Last recorded164,284 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 BSL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 164,284 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 159,701 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 159,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 151,052 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 147,127 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 143,110 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in boot (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 137,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen lightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 137,219 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen lightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 134,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 130,332 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into first box going rotten slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer going rotten blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,771 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 113,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 105,115 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 105,113 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,749 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,181 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,928 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front shocks damp

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,755 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,791 miles

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

slight damage yo o/s outer side wall of tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,111 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,914 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,769 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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Y168 BSL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y168 BSL, 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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What year was Y168 BSL registered?

Y168 BSL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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